Chicago to Panama City Beach (ORD–ECP) — 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–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 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 16 | E7W | 2h33-2h34 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 4 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ECP | MDW→ECP | BMI→ECP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 5m | 1h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ORD to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ECP is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).