Miami to Chicago (MIA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Miami to Chicago
14 carriers, 410 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
410 Flights/wk
1,199 mi
2h 58m nonstop
-1h behind
191 1-stop hubs
MIA–ORD is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GOL and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,199 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 191 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MIA–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 130 | 321, 738, 788, 7M8 | 3h19-3h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 61 | 738, 788, 7M8, B38M | 3h30-3h43 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 46 | 738, 739, B39M | 3h36-3h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 3h30-3h35 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 29 | 319, 738, 7M8 | 3h30-3h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 29 | 32Q, 738, 739, 7M9 | 3h38-3h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 28 | 738, 739, B39M | 3h38-3h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 14 | 739, B39M | 3h44 | Star Alliance | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | A21N | 3h25 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 738 | 3h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 321 | 3h42 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 3 | 738 | 3h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | 77X | 3h25 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to ORD direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
67
Nonstop flights
410
Outbound / wk
360
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
191
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
6,900
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → ORD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
84%
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ORD → MIA
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Miami
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | MIA→ORD | OPF→ORD | FLL→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 410 | 1 | 209 |
| Flight time | 2h 58m | 2h 36m | 2h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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Miami.
MIA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
MIA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,199 mi / 1,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m to 3h 45m.
Getting to MIA
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
Getting from ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Chicago Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
Facts
MIA–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Miami to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,199 mi / 1,930 km
Flight time2h 58m to 3h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights410 out / 360 return
1-stop connections191 hubs
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MIA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 58m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,199 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Finnair, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, Frontier, GOL, Japan Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 410 nonstop flights per week from MIA to ORD. The return direction has about 360 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, APF, SUS, SUA, MLB, OSC, PAH, SBN, PBI, HHH, RSW, MKL, MRK, GNV, MKC, CRW, TEB, MBS, FNT, AGS, CHO, ROA, FTW, RFD, FOK, FRG, ABE, BED, RAP, PVD, MYR, PWM, RIL, SAF, BGR, YWG, MBJ, SCF, ASE, YYC, ELP, NLU, SDQ, HDN, TUS, MTJ, GCM, PLS, ABQ, BZN, BZE, SJD, JAC, RNO, VNY, PSP, SNA, GIG, ONT, STT, LIR, SJC, CUN, GDL, SXM, STX, AVL, SRQ, CHA, SDF, SYR, TUL, BHM, HSV, HHN, LEX, MEM, XNA, GSP, CHS, IAD, VPS, LIT, MSN, GRR, GSO, NAS, DUB, CVG, BRU, DSM, CID, LUX, PUJ, JAX, CMH, TYS, BDL, IND, BNA, ROC, SGF, EYW, MKE, CLT, PIT, ALB, BWI, RIC, MSP, MSY, ORF, MDT, DTW, STL, SAV, CLE, BOS, DCA, ATL, YYZ, ICT, PHL, DFW, VCP, OMA, EWR, OKC, AUS, HNL, BUF, LGA, IAH, MCO, RDU, SAT, DEN, PTY, JFK, TPA, MCI, DAL, SJU, YUL, ILM, MEX, PDX, SEA, SLC, HPN, MUC, PHX, LAX, YOW, LAS, FRA, MAD, PNS, MXP, YVR, LHR, ZRH, LIS, FLL, SAN, KEF, SFO, MTY, WAW, SJO, CDG, LGG, BOG, BCN, GUA, HND, NRT, AUA, CZM, EGE, ANC, CPH, AMS, CUR, IST, UVF, GRU, DXB, TLV, DOH and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
American Airlines dominates MIA-ORD, operating from its South and Central Terminal at Miami and from Terminals A–E at O'Hare. United also offers nonstop service. At MIA, American's international and domestic operations are split across the terminal, so confirm your specific concourse at check-in.
The roughly 2-hour flight time and 1-hour time zone difference from Eastern to Central make true red-eyes uncommon. Late-evening departures from MIA around 9–10 PM arrive at ORD around midnight local time, which serves a similar function for travelers wanting to minimize time out of Miami. American operates most of the late-window slots.
Summer creates dual weather exposure: afternoon thunderstorms at MIA (common June–September) and convective activity at ORD (particularly July–August). Flights are most reliably on time when departing in the morning before afternoon convective buildup at either end. Hurricane season adds low-probability but high-impact disruption risk at MIA from June through November.
Miami to Chicago O'Hare Corridor
MIA–ORD spans 1,190 miles between American Airlines' Miami hub and the ORD complex. Eight airlines serve roughly 279 weekly frequencies, with American leading comfortably. Block time averages around 3 hours northbound. The route carries a mix of business travelers, leisure passengers, and connecting traffic flowing through both hubs.
Operational Notes
Miami's afternoon convective weather and hurricane season exposure (June–November) combine with O'Hare's summer thunderstorm risk to create a route with above-average disruption probability from June through September. Morning departures from MIA consistently perform better than afternoon slots on this segment. Both airports are major American hubs, so misconnect rebooking options through the AA system are generally available even during irregular operations.