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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2226
UA United
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT T2
1:03 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA698
UA United
7M9
3:35 PM
CDT T1
6:01 PM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA658
UA United
739
8:09 PM
CDT T2
10:35 PM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ontario to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,697 mi 4h 3m nonstop +2h ahead 49 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 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 49 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 7 7M9 4h03 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,153
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Ontario

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ONT→ORD SNA→ORD LGB→ORD
Distance from ONT 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 2
Weekly flights 7 159 2
Flight time 4h 3m 4h 5m 3h 20m
Departure OTP 80%
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 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 time4h 3m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections49 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 4h 3m. The route covers 1,697 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ONT to ORD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, PSP, MDW, SBA, RFD, SDF, SNA, LCK, HOU, FCA, ABE, SJD, SAV, HPN, OKC, EWR, MCO, FLL, NAS, MIA, ANC, GDL, HND, KOA, OGG, SLC, JFK, CLT, BWI, DEN, LAS, ATL, SMF, HNL, IAH, DFW, PDX, SFO, PHX, SEA, CVG, BNA, SJC, BOI, AUS, MLM, DAL 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, LGB and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ONT to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to ORD ranges from 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,697 miles (2,730 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX).