Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington (ORD–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington
8 carriers, 288 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
288 Flights/wk
264 mi
0h 44m nonstop
+1h ahead
92 1-stop hubs
ORD–CVG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CVG service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 95 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h09-1h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 89 | 319, 73G, B39M, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 0h54-2h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 39 | E75L, E7W | 1h22-1h28 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 33 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h20-1h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 737, E7W | 1h18-1h22 | Star Alliance | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E70 | 1h26 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 6 | E75 | 1h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 4 | E70 | 1h26 | 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 CVG direction.
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41
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37
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42
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42
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40
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44
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
49
Nonstop flights
288
Outbound / wk
312
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → CVG
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
81%
Return
CVG → ORD
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→CVG | MDW→CVG | MKE→CVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 288 | 28 | 2 |
| Flight time | 0h 44m | 0h 59m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Madison (MSN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour
ahead of
Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
ORD: CDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
264 mi / 425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m to 2h 4m.
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–CVG Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance264 mi / 425 km
Flight time0h 44m to 2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights288 out / 312 return
1-stop connections92 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 CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 0h 44m to 2h 4m. The route covers 264 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Copa Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 288 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CVG. The return direction has about 312 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, MSN, DAY, IND, PIT, CMH, OMA, DSM, GSO, RDU, ABE, XNA, STL, HPN, OSC, BDL, CHO, MHT, COS, QRO, PLS, SBD, PVD, GDL, YYC, MEM, PDX, SMF, YVR, PTY, SFO, VPS, RIC, YYZ, MCI, ANC, JAX, MDW, SRQ, ATL, MSP, SJU, MIA, BNA, BWI, MEX, CLT, ONT, BRU, PHL, IAH, DCA, DTW, MCO, IAD, AUS, CHS, DEN, BOS, LAX, EWR, LAS, FRA, MLB, TPA, LGA, RSW, DFW, MXP, FLL, JFK, SAV, MTY, MSY, SEA, YUL, PHX, BOI, SLC, LHR, NRT, PBI, MYR, EYW, ELP, CUN, NGO, UAM, HKG, PUJ, ICN and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CVG 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.
American and United both operate ORD-CVG nonstop. American runs 3 to 4 daily frequencies. United runs 2 to 3. Most flights use E175 or CRJ-700 regional jets. Block time is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Delta does not fly this route nonstop since they dehubbed CVG years ago.
United uses Terminal 1 at ORD. American uses Terminal 3. Both are connected airside via the underground tunnel between Terminal 1 and 2, and the connector between 2 and 3. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for a terminal-to-terminal walk at O'Hare. CVG has two concourses in a single terminal building, so arrivals there are straightforward.
Southwest flies from Midway (MDW) to CVG. They typically run 2 to 3 daily nonstops. If you are on the south side of Chicago, Midway can save significant ground time compared to getting to O'Hare. Midway is also generally faster through security than O'Hare during peak hours.
Yes. CVG is in Hebron, Kentucky, about 13 miles south of downtown Cincinnati. The airport sits across the Ohio River from the city. Ground transport into downtown Cincinnati takes 20 to 25 minutes by car or rideshare. TANK bus Route 2X runs express service from the airport to downtown Cincinnati on weekdays.
Chicago O'Hare to Cincinnati: Midwest Business Connector
ORD-CVG links two major Midwest metros separated by 260 miles. American and United split the nonstop service, combining for 5 to 7 daily departures on regional jets. Block time is about 1 hour 15 minutes. This route serves a corporate travel corridor: Cincinnati is home to Procter and Gamble, Kroger, and Fifth Third Bank, while Chicago houses corporate offices across every sector. Southwest adds competition through Midway on the Chicago side, giving the market 7 to 10 total daily nonstops across airports. Driving takes about 4 hours 30 minutes on I-74/I-65, so the flight has a meaningful time advantage for travelers who need to be productive.
CVG's Former Hub Legacy
Cincinnati's airport was a major Delta hub until the mid-2000s dehubbing. The airport retains an oversized terminal for its current traffic levels, which means short security lines and fast taxi times on the ground. CVG sits in northern Kentucky across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. DHL's Americas hub operates at CVG, making it a major cargo airport even as passenger traffic settled at a smaller scale. For ORD-CVG travelers, the airport's compact passenger operation is a plus. From O'Hare's side, this route feeds into the larger ORD connecting complex for passengers originating in smaller cities who clear through Chicago to reach Cincinnati.