Chicago to Charleston (ORD–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 133 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NZ | 63 | 319, 738, 73G, E75L, E7W | 2h10-2h44 | Star Alliance | AC, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 42 | 319, 738, E75, E75L | 2h16-2h26 | Oneworld | AS, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charleston from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CHS | MDW→CHS | MKE→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 168 | 11 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 1h 45m | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
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–CHS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to CHS
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 168 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to CHS ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 168 weekly flights outbound and 184 return, totaling 352 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
133 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AZO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).