Chicago to Chattanooga (ORD–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–CHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 65 | CR5, CR7, E7W | 1h49-1h59 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 21 | E75 | 1h52-2h | Oneworld | QR | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CHA | MDW→CHA | MKE→CHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 49m | 0h 59m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CHA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 93 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 49 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (807 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).