Chicago to Pittsburgh (ORD–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–PIT is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 61 | 319, 738, A21N, E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h28-1h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 58 | 319, 320, 738, CR5, E7W | 1h20-2h01 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 25 | 319, E75, E75S | 1h28-1h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 21 | 319, E7W | 1h31-1h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 319 | 1h28-1h34 | – | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 319 | 1h31 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 319 | 1h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h02 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→PIT | MDW→PIT | SBN→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 201 | 43 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 0h 53m | 23h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
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–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to PIT
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Copa Airlines, Gulf Air, SkyWest Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 201 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to PIT ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (662 km). There are approximately 201 weekly flights outbound and 236 return, totaling 437 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and South Bend (SBN).