Chicago to Oranjestad (ORD–AUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,303 mi airlines 13/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1257
AA American
32Q
8:43 AM
CDT T3
2:50 PM
AST
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1674
UA United
7M9
9:25 AM
CDT T1
3:40 PM
AST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1650
UA United
7M9
2:00 PM
AST
6:46 PM
CDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA30
AA American
32Q
2:39 PM
AST
7:23 PM
CDT
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1144
AA American
738
5:10 PM
AST
9:52 PM
CDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Oranjestad
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 2,303 mi 5h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

ORD–AUA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,303 miles in approximately 5h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–AUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 5h15 100% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 6 32Q 5h07 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: AA (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to AUA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to AUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,930
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → AUA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
AUA → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Oranjestad is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · AUA: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Oranjestad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 7m to 5h 15m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Aruba visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No visa is needed, but all travelers must complete the online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card before arrival at edcardaruba.aw. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. The initial 30-day stay can be extended up to 180 days at the local immigration office.

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.

ORD–AUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Oranjestad route.
Route details
Distance2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Flight time5h 7m to 5h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: AUA
IATA / ICAOAUA / TNCA
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to AUA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport take approximately 5h 7m to 5h 15m. The route covers 2,303 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from ORD to AUA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, PBI, PIT, TPA, SJU, STT, HPN, BNA, BOG, LIS, CLT, IAD, ATL, LGA, IAH, PTY, PHL, BWI, MSP, MCO, DFW, FLL, BOS, MIA, YYZ, EWR, JFK, AMS, GRU and CUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oranjestad is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from AUA 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 AUA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to AUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to AUA ranges from 5 hours 7 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,303 miles (3,707 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.