Chicago to Atlanta (ORD–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–ATL is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 607 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 68 | 738, 739 | 1h59-2h24 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, GF, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 61 | 319, E75 | 2h-2h12 | Oneworld | AS, CX, GF, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, LX, NZ, OS | 50 | 319, 320, 737, 739, E7W | 2h12-2h22 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, LX, NZ, OS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 21 | 32Q, A21N | 1h48-2h25 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 32B | 1h56 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ATL | MDW→ATL | MKE→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 15 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 600 | 177 | 160 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 1h 44m | 1h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
ORD–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago O'Hare to Atlanta
ORD–ATL connects the US's two busiest airports by operations, roughly 710 miles apart, and is one of the highest-frequency domestic trunk routes in the country. Twelve airlines serve 280 weekly frequencies, with Delta and United dominating given their respective hubs at ATL and ORD. Flight time is 2 hours. The route operates with a mix of narrowbody and occasionally widebody equipment during peak periods.
Hub-to-Hub Dynamics
As a hub-to-hub pairing, ORD–ATL carries a large proportion of connecting passengers at both ends, making on-time performance particularly consequential for downstream itineraries. Delta's comprehensive ATL network and United's ORD complex make the route a common bridge for passengers connecting between the two carriers' respective hub systems. Summer afternoon thunderstorm activity at ORD is the most common source of departure delays that compress ATL connection windows.