Chicago to Jacksonville (ORD–NIP) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
IAH Houston 9h 38m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Jacksonville flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 38m AAACAM → Minneapolis (MSP) to Jacksonville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Jacksonville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 882 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–NIP 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 882 miles in 2h 25m.

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All flights from Jacksonville (NIP) Jacksonville to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–NIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 69% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 NIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 38m IAH ~9h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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 → NIP
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
NIP → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

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 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–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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: NIP
Full nameJacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
IATA / ICAONIP / KNIP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

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 about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 882 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to NIP: 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 2h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental.
Jacksonville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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 NIP

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) 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 NIP Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.