Chicago to Asheville (ORD–AVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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536 mi airlines 79/wk
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UA5693
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT T2
9:59 AM
EDT
1h 59m
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AA3633
AA American
E70
8:05 AM
CDT T3
10:55 AM
EDT
1h 50m
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AA4307
AA American
E75
8:11 AM
CDT T3
11:06 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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UA5285
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5390
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 57m
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AA3855
AA American
E75
1:14 PM
CDT T3
4:04 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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AA4636
AA American
E75
1:19 PM
CDT T3
4:13 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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UA5269
UA United
CR2
2:00 PM
CDT T2
4:58 PM
EDT
1h 58m
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UA5445
UA United
CR5
2:14 PM
CDT T2
5:13 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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AA4210
AA American
E70
3:34 PM
CDT T3
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA4482
UA United
CR5
4:05 PM
CDT T2
7:46 PM
EDT
2h 41m
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UA5238
UA United
E7W
5:55 PM
CDT T2
8:47 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA5277
UA United
E7W
6:00 PM
CDT T2
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA4110
AA American
E75
7:10 PM
CDT T3
10:08 PM
EDT
1h 58m
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AA4183
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:13 AM
CDT
2h 13m
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UA4657
UA United
E7W
6:45 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
CDT
2h 10m
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UA4680
UA United
E7W
10:40 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA3633
AA American
E70
11:25 AM
EDT
12:28 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA4307
AA American
E75
11:36 AM
EDT
12:47 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA3855
AA American
E75
4:34 PM
EDT
5:39 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4636
AA American
E75
4:43 PM
EDT
5:54 PM
CDT
2h 11m
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UA4781
UA United
CR2
5:46 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AV2305
AV avianca
CR5
5:46 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
CDT
2h 7m
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UA4632
UA United
CR5
5:48 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA4210
AA American
E70
7:23 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA4183
UA United
CR5
7:45 PM
EDT
8:52 PM
CDT
2h 7m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Asheville
2 carriers, 79 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 79 Flights/wk 536 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–AVL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 45 CR2, CR5, E7W 1h50-2h41 44% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 34 E70, E75 1h50-1h58 44% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (45 flights/wk, 57%)
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 43%)
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 AVL direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
79
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,948
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 → AVL
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
AVL → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Asheville from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Asheville Regional Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Asheville Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · AVL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Asheville.
Distance & Flight Time
536 mi / 863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 41m.
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–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance536 mi / 863 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights79 out / 69 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to AVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 41m. The route covers 536 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 79 nonstop flights per week from ORD to AVL. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CMH, MKE, RDU, MEM, DAL, TPA, HOU, VNY, IAD, SRQ, MCO, ATL, CLT, DFW, DCA, FLL, PHL, LGA, PBI, BOS, EWR, DEN, MIA, LAS and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from AVL to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. 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 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).