Chicago to Philadelphia (ORD–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Philadelphia
5 carriers, 333 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
333 Flights/wk
676 mi
2h nonstop
+1h ahead
188 1-stop hubs
ORD–PHL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 676 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 188 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PHL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, CX, IB, MH, RJ | 117 | 319, 320, 321, 738, 7M8, B38M, CR7, E75 | 2h05-2h21 | Oneworld | AS, BA, CX, IB, MH, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, EK, LX, NZ | 68 | 319, 32Q, 739, 7M8, 7M9, B38M | 2h05-2h18 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, EK, LX, NZ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 5 | 32N | 2h14 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 PHL direction.
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333
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PHL.
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Fastest
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Longest
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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 Philadelphia from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→PHL | MDW→PHL | MKE→PHL |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 333 | 28 | 36 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 34m | 2h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Philadelphia flights · South Bend (SBN) to Philadelphia flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Philadelphia is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
ORD: CDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
676 mi / 1,088 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 21m.
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.
Getting from PHL
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Philadelphia Climate
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
Facts
ORD–PHL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance676 mi / 1,088 km
Flight time2h to 2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights333 out / 391 return
1-stop connections188 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 21m. The route covers 676 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 12 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 333 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PHL. The return direction has about 391 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, CGF, MMU, YIP, TEB, BKL, OSU, BED, LNS, INT, CAK, FWA, SBN, LUK, LGA, HPN, CID, BWI, CRW, PSM, TRI, ACY, CHA, YOW, MCN, SLN, SUS, UST, ORL, MKC, PIE, AGS, JFK, COU, NEW, GNV, FXE, GPT, OPF, SUA, HOU, YWG, AFW, SWO, APF, APA, VPS, TUL, ABQ, RIL, EGE, ASE, JAC, SAF, BZN, SCF, HDN, TUS, EYW, NLU, VNY, SBD, NAS, SNA, SBA, PSP, BUR, SJC, MYR, LGB, MRY, SXM, PAE, LIR, DCA, BOG, KEF, PUJ, DAY, SCE, BOS, LEX, DTW, MDT, SYR, MEX, CLE, YYZ, AVL, DSM, DUB, ILM, ALB, RIC, GRR, DAL, TYS, ATL, BHM, BGR, MSP, BUF, BTV, IND, EDI, MSN, PVD, MEM, ROC, PIT, CLT, ORF, CVG, BNA, GSO, MKE, GSP, ABE, TVC, HEL, MHT, IAD, CMH, LIS, RDU, EWR, PWM, OMA, BDL, ROA, SDF, STL, MDW, CAE, YUL, AVP, SAV, IAH, BCN, JAX, AMS, XNA, MCI, AUS, LHR, CHS, DFW, DEN, FLL, SLC, MCO, MIA, RSW, TPA, MBJ, MSY, SAT, NAP, SAN, ZRH, CPH, CDG, PHX, LAS, AUA, MAD, PNS, SRQ, LAX, SEA, SJU, SFO, FCO, FRA, PDX, PBI, YQB, HHH, YHZ, ECP, CUN, PLS, STT, GCM, UVF, ATH, DOH and MXP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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.
American Airlines dominates ORD-PHL and operates from Terminal 3 at O'Hare. United uses Terminal 1. At Philadelphia International, American uses Terminals B and C. United uses Terminal A-East. Both airports are American hubs, making ORD-PHL essentially an inter-hub segment. PHL has a unique linear terminal configuration running A-west through F; terminals are connected airside within the secure zone.
ORD-PHL combines two of the more delay-prone airports in the US system. O'Hare generates summer convective and winter snow delays; Philadelphia generates fog-related delays in fall and spring, and carries airspace congestion from its position in the busy Northeast corridor. Combined, the on-time average for this segment trails the national average. Late afternoon departures from ORD arrive into PHL peak traffic, compounding the risk.
United operates ORD-PHL as well. Frontier runs periodic service. Spirit served this market historically. American carries the overwhelming majority of seats, consistent with its dual-hub position at both ends. The segment is 770 miles and block time is 2 hours. Passengers with flexibility might consider AmTrak Keystone or Northeast Regional as a PHL-to-Chicago alternative via New York if schedule permits, though rail adds 18+ hours.
Chicago O'Hare to Philadelphia: American's Inter-Hub Corridor
ORD-PHL connects two of American Airlines' primary hub airports, making it one of the more operationally significant segments in American's network. American carries the majority of seats with 8-12 daily departures. United adds 2-4. Flight time is 2 hours. The route serves connecting passengers flowing between American's Atlantic and European network at PHL and its Midwest and mountain west network at ORD. Point-to-point Chicago-Philadelphia travelers represent a smaller portion of the passenger mix. Block time varies from 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes depending on direction and altitude routing.
Delay Profile and Northeast Corridor Congestion
Philadelphia sits at the southern edge of the Northeast corridor air traffic management zone. Airspace saturation from the Boston-New York-Washington triangle affects PHL arrival sequencing during peak periods even when Philadelphia's local weather is clear. O'Hare contributes its own delay exposure year-round. The combination places ORD-PHL among the segments where afternoon delay propagation is most consistent. Philadelphia International connects to Center City via SEPTA Airport Regional Rail Line in 25 minutes for $8. O'Hare connects to downtown Chicago via the CTA Blue Line in 45 minutes for $5.