Chicago to Lubbock (ORD–LBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
950 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 50m AAACAV → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock flights
IAH Houston 5h 31m AAASAV → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Lubbock flights
DEN Denver 5h 35m AAACAY → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Lubbock flights
AUS Austin 6h 15m AAACAS → WN Austin (AUS) to Lubbock flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 34m AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 53m AAACAV → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lubbock flights
MAF Midland ~5h 13m → A8EM Midland (MAF) to Lubbock flights
PIA Peoria ~5h 20m AABACM → AA Peoria (PIA) to Lubbock flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 24m AAACAS → OO Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lubbock flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 36m AAACAM → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lubbock flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Lubbock
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 950 mi 3h nonstop

ORD–LBB had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 950 miles in 3h.

Also explore ORD Routes LBB Routes ORD Live Flights LBB Live Flights ORD Delays LBB Delays
All flights from Lubbock (LBB) Lubbock to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–LBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 67% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DFW ~4h 50m MAF ~5h 13m PIA ~5h 20m CVG ~5h 24m IAH ~5h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
870
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 → LBB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
67%
Return
LBB → ORD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → LBB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lubbock from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Metric ORD→LBB MDW→LBB
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 2h 28m
Departure OTP 67% –
Chicago (MDW) to Lubbock flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lubbock is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LBB: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock.
Distance & Flight Time
950 mi / 1,529 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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–LBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lubbock route.
Route details
Distance950 mi / 1,529 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LBB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 950 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to LBB: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
Yes, return flights from LBB 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 LBB

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to LBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LBB is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 950 miles (1,529 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).