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

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UA1674
UA United
B39M
9:04 AM
CDT T2
3:20 PM
AST
5h 16m
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UA1650
UA United
B39M
1:50 PM
AST
6:38 PM
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5h 48m
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Chicago to Oranjestad
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,303 mi 5h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 36 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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

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 B39M 5h16 78% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 78% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 AUA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to AUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,752
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.
Know before you go

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 16m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–AUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Oranjestad route.
Route details
Distance2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Flight time5h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: AUA
Full nameQueen Beatrix International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUA / TNCA
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

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 16m. The route covers 2,303 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to AUA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CAK, PIT, PBI, TPA, CUR, DAL, SJU, BUF, ORF, STT, HPN, BNA, SXM, MSP, MDE, BOG, LIS, PHL, CLT, IAD, MIA, EWR, BWI, IAH, FLL, YYZ, GRU, MCO, ATL, AMS, LGA, BOS, DFW, JFK and PTY. 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 7 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 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,303 miles (3,707 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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