Chicago to Allentown/Bethlehem (ORD–ABE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4567
UA United
CR5
6:50 AM
CDT T2
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA5479
UA United
CR2
9:30 AM
CDT T2
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA4461
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:51 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA4463
UA United
CR5
5:51 PM
CDT T2
8:51 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA4166
UA United
CR5
6:20 AM
EDT
7:52 AM
CDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA4632
UA United
CRJ
10:31 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA4590
UA United
CR5
10:35 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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G74175
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC
CR7
6:30 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA4175
UA United
CR5
6:51 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Allentown/Bethlehem
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 653 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

ORD–ABE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ABE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 CR2, CR5 1h45-2h 22% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 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, ORD to ABE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ABE.
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One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
995
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
ORD → ABE
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Arriving
100%
Return
ABE → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → ABE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Allentown/Bethlehem is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ABE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 0m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–ABE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Allentown/Bethlehem route.
Route details
Distance653 mi / 1,050 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 30 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ABE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h. The route covers 653 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ABE. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, YYZ, SYR, IND, HPN, STL, RDU, SUA, PBI, MIA, PLS, LAS, PUJ, ONT, SAN, SFO, MYR, RSW, MLB, CLT, ATL, BTV, PHL, FLL, MCO and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Allentown/Bethlehem is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ABE to ORD 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.

Flights from ORD to ABE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ABE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ABE ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.