Chicago to Gaithersburg (ORD–GAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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596 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Chicago to Gaithersburg
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
596 mi 2h 2m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–GAI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to GAI.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → GAI
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
GAI → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Gaithersburg from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Montgomery County Airpark.
Metric ORD→GAI MDW→GAI
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 2h 2m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 72% –
Chicago (MDW) to Gaithersburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Montgomery County Airpark.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Gaithersburg.
Distance & Flight Time
596 mi / 959 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m 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–GAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Gaithersburg route.
Route details
Distance596 mi / 959 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 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: GAI
Full nameMontgomery County Airpark
IATA / ICAOGAI / KGAI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation539 ft / 164 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to GAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montgomery County Airpark take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 596 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Gaithersburg is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GAI 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 GAI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to GAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to GAI is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 596 miles (959 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).