Chicago to Lexington (ORD–LEX) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–LEX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 324 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, NZ | 45 | CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h20-1h41 | Star Alliance | AV, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR, RJ | 43 | CR7, E75 | 1h31-1h39 | Oneworld | AS, EI, QR, RJ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lexington from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→LEX | MDW→LEX | MKE→LEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 0h 50m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · LEX: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
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–LEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to LEX
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 184 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to LEX is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 184 weekly flights outbound and 196 return, totaling 380 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).