Chicago to Abilene (ORD–ABI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 23m AAACAV → AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Abilene flights
IAH Houston 5h 26m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Abilene flights
DEN Denver 5h 44m AAACBA → UA Denver (DEN) to Abilene flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 41m AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Abilene flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Abilene
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and ABI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes ABI Routes ORD Live Flights ABI Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Abilene (ABI) Abilene to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–ABI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 70% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ABI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DFW ~4h 23m IAH ~5h 26m DEN ~5h 44m PHX ~6h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
531
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
ORD → ABI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
ABI → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Abilene is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ABI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Abilene.
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.

Facts

ORD–ABI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Abilene route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ABI
Full nameAbilene Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ABI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ABI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ABI 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.