Chicago to Charleston (ORD–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–CHS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NZ | 42 | 319, 737, 738, E7W | 1h40-2h37 | Star Alliance | AC, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 35 | 738, E75 | 2h11-2h26 | Oneworld | QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CHS | MDW→CHS | MKE→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 133 | 18 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 24% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 133 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to CHS is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 133 weekly flights outbound and 148 return, totaling 281 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).