Chicago to Chattanooga (ORD–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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501 mi airlines 88/wk
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UA4504
UA United
CR5
7:15 AM
CDT T2
10:07 AM
EDT
1h 52m
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UA5530
UA United
CR5
7:23 AM
CDT T2
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 52m
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UA5435
UA United
CR5
7:25 AM
CDT T2
10:12 AM
EDT
1h 47m
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UA5258
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 52m
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UA5487
UA United
CR5
12:00 PM
CDT T2
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA4493
UA United
CR5
2:10 PM
CDT T2
5:06 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA4555
UA United
CR5
2:10 PM
CDT T2
5:06 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA5582
UA United
CR5
2:36 PM
CDT T2
5:17 PM
EDT
1h 41m
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AA4190
AA American
E75
3:22 PM
CDT T3
6:14 PM
EDT
1h 52m
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AA4463
AA American
E75
3:27 PM
CDT T3
6:17 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA3751
AA American
E70
3:28 PM
CDT T3
6:17 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA5739
UA United
CR7
5:45 PM
CDT T1
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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UA4507
UA United
CR5
6:05 PM
CDT T2
8:54 PM
EDT
1h 49m
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AA3977
AA American
E70
7:52 PM
CDT T3
10:22 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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UA5550
UA United
CRJ
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA5580
UA United
CRJ
9:20 PM
CDT T2
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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UA4184
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4723
UA United
CR7
6:30 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA5223
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3991
AA American
E75
7:13 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5285
UA United
CRJ
8:30 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA4258
AA American
E70
9:38 AM
EDT
10:19 AM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4407
UA United
CR5
10:45 AM
EDT
11:54 AM
CDT
2h 9m
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UA5517
UA United
CR5
10:50 AM
EDT
11:59 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4715
UA United
CR5
10:53 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA5895
UA United
CRJ
1:59 PM
EDT
3:12 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4769
UA United
CR5
3:45 PM
EDT
5:26 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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EK6032
EK Emirates
E75L
5:22 PM
EDT
6:39 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA4396
UA United
CR5
5:41 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA4456
UA United
CR5
5:46 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA4190
AA American
E75
6:45 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA3751
AA American
E70
6:47 PM
EDT
7:58 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA4463
AA American
E75
6:47 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5269
UA United
CR5
7:14 PM
EDT
7:59 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Chattanooga
2 carriers, 88 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 88 Flights/wk 501 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

ORD–CHA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 69 CR5, CR7, CRJ 1h39-1h56 45% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 19 E70, E75 1h30-1h52 45% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (69 flights/wk, 78%)
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 22%)
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 CHA direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
88
Outbound / wk
99
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,487
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 → CHA
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
CHA → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric ORD→CHA MKE→CHA
Distance from ORD 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 88 1
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
501 mi / 807 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 56m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance501 mi / 807 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights88 out / 99 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 56m. The route covers 501 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 88 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CHA. The return direction has about 99 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, BNA, YIP, RDU, PIT, IAD, DAL, MKE, CHS, TEB, PBI, AUS, NAS, DCA, MIA, ATL, IAH, CLT, DTW, LGA, DFW, EWR, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CHA 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 CHA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CHA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (807 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 187 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).