Chicago to Asheville (ORD–AVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–AVL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 536 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 45 | CR2, CR5, E7W | 1h50-2h41 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 34 | E70, E75 | 1h50-1h58 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Asheville from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→AVL | MKE→AVL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · AVL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Asheville.
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–AVL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to AVL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to AVL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to AVL ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 536 miles (863 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).