Chicago to Waterloo (ORD–ALO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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E70
5:17 PM
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AA American
E70
10:34 PM
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11:53 PM
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AA American
E70
5:20 AM
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AA American
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Chicago to Waterloo
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 233 mi 1h 12m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

ORD–ALO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 233 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes ALO Routes ORD Live Flights ALO Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ALO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 E70 1h12-1h19 22% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 ALO 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ALO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
DSM ~3h 25m OMA ~3h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → ALO
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Return
ALO → ORD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
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
Waterloo is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ALO: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo.
Distance & Flight Time
233 mi / 375 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m to 1h 19m.
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–ALO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Waterloo route.
Route details
Distance233 mi / 375 km
Flight time1h 12m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ALO
Full nameWaterloo Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOALO / KALO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation873 ft / 266 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ALO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport take approximately 1h 12m to 1h 19m. The route covers 233 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ALO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM and OMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALO 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 ALO

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

ORD to ALO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ALO ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 233 miles (375 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSM.