Chicago to Ontario (ORD–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA698
UA United
7M9
3:35 PM
CDT T1
6:01 PM
PDT
4h 26m
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UA658
UA United
739
8:09 PM
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10:35 PM
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4h 26m
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UA2226
UA United
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT T2
1:03 PM
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4h 3m
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Chicago to Ontario
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,697 mi 4h 26m nonstop -2h behind 60 1-stop hubs

ORD–ONT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,697 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes ONT Routes ORD Live Flights ONT Live Flights ORD Delays ONT Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 739, 7M9 4h26 79% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ONT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,322
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ontario from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric ORD→ONT MDW→ONT RFD→ONT
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 7 2
Flight time 4h 26m 4h 15m 3h 49m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Ontario flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Ontario flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Ontario International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ontario is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
1,697 mi / 2,730 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m.
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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance1,697 mi / 2,730 km
Flight time4h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ONT
Full nameOntario International Airport
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport take approximately 4h 26m. The route covers 1,697 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ONT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SBD, APA, SCF, SAF, BUR, COS, IND, MSP, MEM, RFD, SDF, HOU, LIT, LEX, AFW, BKL, JAC, STL, STS, GSO, SJD, PHL, YUL, MLB, MCO, EWR, PBI, BOS, FLL, BJX, MIA, SBA, ANC, CVG, ATL, KOA, JFK, IAH, CLT, DAL, DFW, SJC, PHX, LAS, DEN, GDL, MLM, AUS, SMF, SFO, BOI, SLC, BNA, SEA, PDX, MDW, BWI, HNL and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ontario is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ONT to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and RFD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ONT

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ONT ranges from 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,697 miles (2,730 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).