Chicago to Cleveland (ORD–BKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 322 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

ORD–BKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 322 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–BKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 80% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Burke Lakefront Airport.
Metric ORD→BKL MDW→BKL MKE→BKL
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 56m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Burke Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
322 mi / 519 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
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–BKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance322 mi / 519 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BKL
Full nameBurke Lakefront Airport
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burke Lakefront Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 322 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, MDW, MKE, IND, CMH, BUF, MKC, IAD, BNA, CLT, BWI, RIC, BOS, DAL, TPA, PBI, MCO, RSW, MSY, MIA, FLL, PHX, LAS, SJU, PVG, PHL and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BKL to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BKL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

ORD to BKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BKL ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 322 miles (519 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YIP. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).