Chicago to Erie (ORD–ERI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5244
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT T2
10:24 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5833
UA United
CR5
2:46 PM
CDT T2
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6004
UA United
CR5
9:20 PM
CDT T2
11:55 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4648
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
6:51 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2405
QR Qatar
CR7
6:17 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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QR7928
QR Qatar
CR7
6:17 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5228
UA United
CRJ
10:59 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5751
UA United
CR5
5:58 PM
EDT
6:51 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Erie
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 397 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

ORD–ERI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 397 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ERI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 CR5, CRJ 1h35-1h39 50% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ERI direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ERI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
375
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Erie is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ERI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Erie.
Distance & Flight Time
397 mi / 638 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 39m.
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.

ORD–ERI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Erie route.
Route details
Distance397 mi / 638 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 34 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ERI
IATA / ICAOERI / KERI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation732 ft / 223 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ERI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Tom Ridge Field take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 39m. The route covers 397 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ERI. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, CLE, SYR, PIT, BUF, ROA, ACY, PHL, RDU, MSP, DAL, SRQ, AUS, TPA, CLT and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Erie is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ERI 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 ERI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to ERI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ERI ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 397 miles (638 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.