Chicago to Cleveland (ORD–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Cleveland
11 carriers, 319 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
319 Flights/wk
315 mi
0h 54m nonstop
+1h ahead
71 1-stop hubs
ORD–CLE is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CLE service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 98 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 7M9, CR5, E75L, E7W | 0h54-2h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 96 | 319, 738, CR7, E70, E75 | 1h21-2h07 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 61 | 319, 738, E70, E75, E75S | 1h21-1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 21 | CR7, E70 | 1h20-1h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 738, E75L | 1h19-1h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | E75 | 1h20-1h30 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 1h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E75 | 1h21 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | E75 | 1h24 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to CLE direction.
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48
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46
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46
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
58
Nonstop flights
319
Outbound / wk
409
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → CLE
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
14%
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CLE → ORD
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→CLE | MDW→CLE | MKE→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 319 | 40 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 54m | 1h 10m | 0h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Cleveland is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
ORD: CDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
315 mi / 507 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 54m to 2h 7m.
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.
Facts
ORD–CLE Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance315 mi / 507 km
Flight time0h 54m to 2h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights319 out / 409 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 0h 54m to 2h 7m. The route covers 315 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 319 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CLE. The return direction has about 409 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MBS, MKE, CMH, IND, LEX, SDF, TEB, MMU, MCN, SYR, ROA, CID, HPN, AGS, MEM, ALB, BAF, NEW, CHS, DAL, HHH, FSD, SWO, MLB, MSY, EGE, GUC, HOU, NAS, PSP, SNA, RDU, PBI, CUN, PIT, SLC, ATL, DCA, SRQ, MSP, BOS, STL, CLT, DTW, EWR, MIA, PHL, DFW, BNA, IAD, MAD, LGA, BWI, IAH, DEN, YYZ, MCO, RSW, MDW, LAS, TPA, JFK, FLL, LAX, SEA, DUB, PHX, SFO, GRR, PUJ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CLE 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.
United Express regional flights to Cleveland operate from Terminal 1 at O'Hare. American Eagle regional service uses Terminal 3. The specific gate within each terminal shifts daily, so check the departure board on arrival. Both terminals are connected airside via the ATS people mover, so inter-terminal movement is possible without re-clearing security.
The drive from Chicago to Cleveland is roughly 5.5 hours. The flight is 50–60 minutes in the air but adds airport time at both ends. With ORD's chronic delay exposure in winter and spring, the drive becomes time-competitive on bad weather days. Summer flying is faster. The route makes most sense for passengers connecting at ORD from a longer-haul flight, or those on tight business schedules.
CLE sits in the Great Lakes weather corridor and shares O'Hare's vulnerability to winter storms. Both airports face lake-effect snow events independently, meaning ORD delays can compound with CLE arrival restrictions during the same storm system. The November–March period carries the highest combined risk. Summer performance on this short segment is generally solid.
Chicago O'Hare to Cleveland: Great Lakes Short-Haul Connector
ORD–CLE is a short-haul regional route operated primarily by United Express and American Eagle under capacity-purchase agreements with United and American respectively. The 50-minute flight connects two Great Lakes cities that sit at the heart of the Midwest industrial economy. Frequencies are moderate. Typically five to eight round trips per day across both carriers. Rather than the shuttle-level density seen on longer corridors. The route functions partly as a spoke feeding ORD's vast connecting network and partly as a direct city-pair market for Cleveland business travelers.
Regional Jet Operations and Airport Notes
Both carriers operate regional jets on this segment. CRJ-700, CRJ-900, and Embraer 175 are common. Cleveland Hopkins is a mid-size airport with a single terminal and three concourses, making navigation straightforward. The RTA Red Line connects CLE to downtown Cleveland in about 25 minutes. At the ORD end, the Blue Line runs to the Loop in 45 minutes and operates 24 hours, which is useful for very early departures.