Chicago to Jacksonville (ORD–NIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA3748
UA United
B39M
5:05 AM
CDT T1
8:30 AM
EDT
2h 25m
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Chicago to Jacksonville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 882 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

ORD–NIP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 882 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–NIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 B39M 2h25 47% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 NIP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to NIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → NIP
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
NIP → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Jacksonville.
Distance & Flight Time
882 mi / 1,419 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
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–NIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Jacksonville route.
Route details
Distance882 mi / 1,419 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: NIP
IATA / ICAONIP / KNIP
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to NIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 882 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to NIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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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 NIP

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to NIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to NIP ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 882 miles (1,419 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PHL.