Chicago to Kearney (ORD–EAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
CRJ
11:00 AM
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1:10 PM
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UA United
CR2
11:15 AM
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1:24 PM
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UA United
CRJ
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Chicago to Kearney
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 582 mi 2h 9m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

ORD–EAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 582 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes EAR Routes ORD Live Flights EAR Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–EAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 CR2, CRJ 2h09-2h10 60% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 EAR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kearney is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · EAR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Kearney.
Distance & Flight Time
582 mi / 936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 10m.
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–EAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kearney route.
Route details
Distance582 mi / 936 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: EAR
Full nameKearney Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOEAR / KEAR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,131 ft / 650 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to EAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 10m. The route covers 582 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to EAR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, DSM, HOU, MSY, BNA, TUS, LAX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EAR 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.

Flights from ORD to EAR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to EAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to EAR ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 582 miles (936 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.