Chicago to Nantucket (ORD–ACK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 36m ago
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UA United
E7W
5:50 PM
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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 6 hubs
HPN White Plains 4h 12m AAASQR → B6EJALXJ White Plains (HPN) to Nantucket flights
BOS Boston 4h 16m AAAFAS → 9KB6TJ Boston (BOS) to Nantucket flights
LGA New York 4h 34m AAAFAS → B6 New York (LGA) to Nantucket flights
DCA Washington 4h 39m AAASAY → B6 Washington (DCA) to Nantucket flights
EWR Newark 4h 55m AAACAS → UA Newark (EWR) to Nantucket flights
JFK New York 15h 56m AAASAT → B6LXJQR New York (JFK) to Nantucket flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Nantucket
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 922 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–ACK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 922 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ACK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 E7W 2h35 60% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 1 – – 60% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ACK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ACK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
HPN ~4h 12m BOS ~4h 16m LGA ~4h 34m DCA ~4h 39m EWR ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
540
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 → ACK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
ACK → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nantucket from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Nantucket Memorial Airport.
Metric ORD→ACK MDW→ACK MSN→ACK
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 2 1 –
Flight time 2h 35m 1h 59m 2h 17m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Nantucket flights · Madison (MSN) to Nantucket flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Nantucket Memorial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nantucket is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ACK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Nantucket.
Distance & Flight Time
922 mi / 1,483 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
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–ACK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Nantucket route.
Route details
Distance922 mi / 1,483 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ACK
Full nameNantucket Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOACK / KACK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ACK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 922 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to ACK: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Westchester County, Boston Logan and LaGuardia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ACK 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.
Nantucket is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ACK to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MSN. 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 ORD to ACK

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ACK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ACK is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 922 miles (1,483 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Westchester County, Boston Logan and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Madison (MSN).