Chicago to Erie (ORD–ERI) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 42m AAACAS → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Erie flights
MCO Orlando 6h 46m AAACAD → MX Orlando (MCO) to Erie flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Erie
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 397 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–ERI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 397 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map ORD Routes ERI Routes ORD Live Flights ERI Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Erie (ERI) Erie to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ERI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 1h44 42% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 42% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 ERI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ERI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CLT ~4h 42m MCO ~6h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
251
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 → ERI
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Return
ERI → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Erie from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Erie International Tom Ridge Field.
Metric ORD→ERI MDW→ERI
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 44m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 42% –
Chicago (MDW) to Erie flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Erie International Tom Ridge Field.
Know before you go

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 44m gate to gate.
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–ERI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Erie route.
Route details
Distance397 mi / 638 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ERI
Full nameErie International Tom Ridge Field
IATA / ICAOERI / KERI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation732 ft / 223 m
FAQ

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 about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 397 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to ERI: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ERI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ERI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ERI is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 397 miles (638 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).