Chicago to Panama City Beach (ORD–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–ECP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 30 | 319, 738, E7W | 2h30-2h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | E75 | 2h09-2h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 7S7 | 2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ECP | MDW→ECP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ECP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
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–ECP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to ECP
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ECP ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).