Chicago to Lexington (ORD–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, NZ | 97 | CR5, CR7, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 1h25-1h41 | Star Alliance | AV, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR, RJ | 47 | CR7, CR9, E70 | 1h30-1h36 | Oneworld | AS, EI, QR, RJ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lexington from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→LEX | MDW→LEX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 218 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 47m | 0h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
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 American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 218 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to LEX ranges from 0 hours 47 minutes to 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 218 weekly flights outbound and 271 return, totaling 489 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).