Chicago to Harrisburg (ORD–MDT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
593 mi airlines 112/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 58 flights Verified 27m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA4584
UA United
CR5
7:05 AM
CDT T2
10:07 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5581
UA United
CR7
7:05 AM
CDT T2
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5556
UA United
CR5
7:05 AM
CDT T2
10:07 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4732
AA American
E75
8:23 AM
CDT T3
11:23 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3693
AA American
E70
9:04 AM
CDT T3
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4018
AS Alaska
E75
9:05 AM
CDT T3
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2440
AA American
319
9:26 AM
CDT T3
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5430
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:33 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4585
UA United
CR7
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5269
UA United
CRJ
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:33 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3741
AA American
E75
1:07 PM
CDT T3
4:06 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3552
UA United
E7W
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4526
UA United
CR7
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:46 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA564
UA United
73G
1:55 PM
CDT T1
4:51 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5472
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:56 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3890
AA American
E70
2:58 PM
CDT T3
5:54 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2479
AA American
319
2:58 PM
CDT T3
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3714
AA American
E70
2:58 PM
CDT T3
5:54 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3243
AA American
319
3:04 PM
CDT T3
6:01 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3480
AA American
E70
3:05 PM
CDT T3
6:01 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5941
UA United
CR5
4:00 PM
CDT T2
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1583
UA United
738
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5280
UA United
E7W
6:15 PM
CDT T2
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1732
AA American
319
7:59 PM
CDT T3
11:00 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3394
AA American
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4350
AS Alaska
E75
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:50 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1474
AA American
319
8:56 PM
CDT T3
11:52 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3531
UA United
E7W
9:15 PM
CDT T2
12:22 AM+1
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1351
AA American
319
5:38 AM
EDT
6:47 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3400
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:19 AM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA928
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:12 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4280
AS Alaska
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:12 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1044
UA United
738
6:15 AM
EDT
7:27 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5375
UA United
E7W
6:15 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2684
UA United
738
6:15 AM
EDT
7:32 AM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3450
UA United
E7W
8:29 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5525
UA United
CR5
10:42 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4514
UA United
CR5
10:42 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4732
AA American
E75
11:53 AM
EDT
1:14 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3693
AA American
E70
12:30 PM
EDT
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4018
AS Alaska
E75
12:40 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2440
AA American
319
12:59 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5465
UA United
CRJ
2:08 PM
EDT
3:31 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4781
UA United
CR5
3:49 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4168
UA United
CR5
4:01 PM
EDT
5:04 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3740
AA American
E75
4:36 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6827
AS Alaska
E75
4:36 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3547
UA United
E7W
5:36 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4482
UA United
CR5
5:39 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4782
UA United
CR5
5:47 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA517
UA United
73G
5:47 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6518
AS Alaska
E70
6:31 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3480
AA American
E70
6:31 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4737
AS Alaska
319
6:31 PM
EDT
7:44 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3714
AA American
E70
6:31 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2479
AA American
319
6:31 PM
EDT
7:44 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3243
AA American
319
6:43 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5322
UA United
CR5
8:00 PM
EDT
9:18 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Chicago to Harrisburg
3 carriers, 112 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 112 Flights/wk 593 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

ORD–MDT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 593 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MDT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 53 738, 73G, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W 1h51-2h11 50% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 51 319, E70, E75 1h52-2h01 50% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 8 E75 1h56 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (59 flights/wk, 53%)
Star Alliance: UA (53 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MDT direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
28
Nonstop flights
112
Outbound / wk
138
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MDT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,486
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MDT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
28%
Return
MDT → ORD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → MDT delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Harrisburg.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 2h 11m.
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.

ORD–MDT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Harrisburg route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 954 km
Flight time1h 49m to 2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights112 out / 138 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MDT
IATA / ICAOMDT / KMDT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation310 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MDT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 2h 11m. The route covers 593 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 112 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MDT. The return direction has about 138 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, CMH, BWI, ILM, RSW, LAS, MYR, PSP, BOS, DFW, MIA, DTW, IAD, PHL, CLT, ATL, JAX, BNA, MCO, FLL and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Harrisburg is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MDT to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MDT

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to MDT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MDT ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (954 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 138 return, totaling 250 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.