Chicago to Ithaca (ORD–ITH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Ithaca
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and ITH, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ITH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SDF ~4h 23m ABE ~4h 30m BOS ~5h 12m ATL ~6h 37m JFK ~15h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
249
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 → ITH
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
ITH → ORD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Ithaca.
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–ITH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Ithaca route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ITH
Full nameIthaca Tompkins Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOITH / KITH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,099 ft / 335 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ITH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, ABE, BOS, ATL, JFK and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ithaca is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.