Chicago to Paducah (ORD–PAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CRJ
7:45 AM
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9:16 AM
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1h 31m
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UA United
CR2
12:00 PM
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UA United
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Chicago to Paducah
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 343 mi 1h 27m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

ORD–PAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 CR2, CRJ 1h27-1h31 16% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – 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 PAH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
STL ~3h 35m CLT ~5h 37m MIA ~7h 33m IAH ~16h 4m SUS ~25h 51m
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 → PAH
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
Return
PAH → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
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
0h
Paducah is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · PAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Paducah.
Distance & Flight Time
343 mi / 552 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 1h 31m.
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–PAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Paducah route.
Route details
Distance343 mi / 552 km
Flight time1h 27m to 1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PAH
Full nameBarkley Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOPAH / KPAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation410 ft / 125 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 1h 31m. The route covers 343 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PAH. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, CLT, MIA, IAH and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PAH 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 PAH

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

ORD to PAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PAH ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (552 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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