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

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233 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 41m ago
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CR7
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QR2222
QR Qatar
CR7
10:47 PM
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AA4824
AA American
CR7
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AA4826
AA American
CR7
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6:24 AM
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1h 24m
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QR2857+1
QR Qatar
E70
2:23 PM
CDT
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AA4825
AA American
CR7
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No flights match your filters.

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 5 hubs
DCA Washington 5h 7m AAASAY → SY Washington (DCA) to Waterloo flights
RFD Chicago/Rockford ~4h 4m AA → SY Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Waterloo flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 26m AAACAS → UD Fort Myers (RSW) to Waterloo flights
RNO Reno ~8h 54m UAVJT → Reno (RNO) to Waterloo flights
SAN San Diego ~9h 15m AAACAS → San Diego (SAN) to Waterloo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Waterloo
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 233 mi 1h 22m nonstop

ORD–ALO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 233 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes ALO Routes ORD Live Flights ALO Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Waterloo (ALO) Waterloo to Chicago flights
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 Also: QR 12 CR7 1h21-1h24 69% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (12 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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ALO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
RFD ~4h 4m DCA ~5h 7m RSW ~7h 26m RNO ~8h 54m SAN ~9h 15m
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
ALO → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Waterloo from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Waterloo Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→ALO MDW→ALO RFD→ALO
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 – 1
Flight time 1h 22m 0h 53m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Waterloo flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Waterloo flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Waterloo Regional Airport.
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 22m 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–ALO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Waterloo route.
Route details
Distance233 mi / 375 km
Flight time1h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 24 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: 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 about 1h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 233 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to ALO: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from ALO to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and RFD. 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 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 is about 1 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 233 miles (375 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).