Chicago to Akron (ORD–CAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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343 mi airlines 52/wk
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UA5932
UA United
CRJ
6:55 AM
CDT T2
9:24 AM
EDT
1h 29m
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UA5443
UA United
CRJ
7:00 AM
CDT T2
9:29 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA4780
UA United
CR7
11:54 AM
CDT T2
2:23 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA5358
UA United
CR2
2:40 PM
CDT T1
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5563
AA American
CR7
3:24 PM
CDT T3
5:38 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA5352
UA United
CRJ
5:50 PM
CDT T2
8:21 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5641
AA American
CR7
6:49 PM
CDT T3
9:18 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA5982
UA United
CR2
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:46 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5482
AA American
CR7
6:20 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5314
AA American
CR7
6:33 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA4646
UA United
CRJ
7:00 AM
EDT
7:47 AM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA5223
UA United
CRJ
8:15 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA4707
UA United
CRJ
8:30 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5584
UA United
CRJ
10:40 AM
EDT
11:27 AM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AV2307
AV avianca
CR7
1:55 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA4752
UA United
CR7
1:55 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA4698
UA United
CR2
6:00 PM
EDT
6:47 PM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5563
AA American
CR7
7:16 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Akron
2 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 343 mi 1h 14m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

ORD–CAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 38 CR2, CR7, CRJ 1h29-1h35 30% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 1h14-1h29 30% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (38 flights/wk, 73%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 27%)
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 CAK direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,215
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 → CAK
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAK → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → CAK delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Akron.
Distance & Flight Time
343 mi / 551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 1h 35m.
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–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Akron route.
Route details
Distance343 mi / 551 km
Flight time1h 14m to 1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights52 out / 66 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron Canton Regional Airport take approximately 1h 14m to 1h 35m. The route covers 343 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CAK. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CLE, BDL, IAD, IAH, DCA, CVG, ORF, PBI, MCO, RSW, CLT, BNA, RDU, ILM, SAV, JAX, FLL, SRQ, LAS, TPA, CHS, MYR and VPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CAK 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 CAK

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CAK ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (551 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.