Ontario to Chicago (ONT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2247
UA United
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT T2
12:58 PM
CDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA552
UA United
B38M
11:59 PM
PDT T2
6:02 AM+1
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA658
UA United
73G
8:00 PM
CDT T1
10:26 PM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1851
UA United
737
8:09 PM
CDT T1
10:10 PM
PDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8115
UA United
B38M
11:43 PM
CDT
1:09 AM+1
PDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ontario to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,697 mi 3h 58m nonstop +2h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

ONT–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,697 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ONT–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 7M9, B38M 3h58-4h03 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ONT to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,110
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ONT → ORD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → ONT
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Ontario

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ONT→ORD SNA→ORD LAX→ORD
Distance from ONT 30 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 17
Weekly flights 14 110 370
Flight time 3h 58m 4h 1m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of ONT with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Ontario.
ONT: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ontario, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,697 mi / 2,730 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m to 4h 3m.
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.

ONT–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ontario to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,697 mi / 2,730 km
Flight time3h 58m to 4h 3m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ONT to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 58m to 4h 3m. The route covers 1,697 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ONT to ORD. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, RFD, LCK, SDF, FCA, ABE, OKC, EWR, FLL, SBA, ANC, SNA, KOA, OGG, SLC, CLT, SJC, ATL, DFW, SMF, GDL, BWI, LAS, BOI, DEN, HNL, SFO, PHX, PDX, BNA, SEA, CVG, IAH, MLM, AUS, DAL, SJD and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Ontario.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ONT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, LAX and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from ONT to ORD

Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ONT to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to ORD ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,697 miles (2,730 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Los Angeles (LAX) and Palm Springs (PSP).