Chicago to Key West (ORD–EYW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,254 mi airlines 41/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA3592
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT T2
11:24 AM
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3582
AA American
E70
8:10 AM
CDT T3
12:38 PM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3596
AA American
E70
8:20 AM
CDT T3
12:54 PM
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2070
UA United
73G
10:39 AM
CDT T1
2:55 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3960
AA American
E70
1:53 PM
CDT T3
6:19 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3829
AA American
E70
4:08 PM
CDT T3
8:21 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3496
UA United
E7W
5:55 PM
CDT T1
10:19 PM
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3538
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3459
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
EDT
10:38 AM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA3578
UA United
E7W
12:05 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA3582
AA American
E70
1:08 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA3596
AA American
E70
1:27 PM
EDT
4:08 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA2304
UA United
737
4:05 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3960
AA American
E70
6:49 PM
EDT
9:38 PM
CDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3829
AA American
E70
8:41 PM
EDT
10:49 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Key West
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 1,254 mi 3h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

ORD–EYW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,254 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–EYW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E70 3h13-3h34 72% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 13 73G, E7W 3h16-3h24 72% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 68%)
Star Alliance: UA (13 flights/wk, 32%)
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 EYW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,027
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → EYW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
EYW → ORD
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Key West from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Key West International Airport.
Metric ORD→EYW SBN→EYW
Distance from ORD 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 41
Flight time 3h 13m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Key West International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Key West.
Distance & Flight Time
1,254 mi / 2,018 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m to 3h 34m.
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–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Key West route.
Route details
Distance1,254 mi / 2,018 km
Flight time3h 13m to 3h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 42 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: EYW
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to EYW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Key West International Airport take approximately 3h 13m to 3h 34m. The route covers 1,254 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from ORD to EYW. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, OPF, SRQ, RSW, LEX, DAL, ORF, SGF, BWI, PVD, HVN, SLC, SJC, PIT, CLT, IND, AVL, TYS, PHL, ATL, MIA, TPA, RDU, MCO, IAH, DFW, CVG, IAD, FLL, LGA, DCA, EWR and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from EYW to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN. 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 EYW

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Key West International Airport (EYW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to EYW ranges from 3 hours 13 minutes to 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,254 miles (2,018 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN).