Chicago to Tuscaloosa (ORD–TCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Tuscaloosa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 605 mi 1h 23m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and TCL, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to TCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Tuscaloosa from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Metric ORD→TCL MDW→TCL MKE→TCL
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 20m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Tuscaloosa National Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tuscaloosa is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · TCL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Tuscaloosa.
Distance & Flight Time
605 mi / 974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m.
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.

ORD–TCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Tuscaloosa route.
Route details
Distance605 mi / 974 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: TCL
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation170 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to TCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tuscaloosa National Airport take approximately 1h 23m. The route covers 605 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to TCL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, IAD, MKE, CLT, HOU, TPA, RSW, FLL, PIE, DFW, SYR, IAH, AUS, VNY, ELP, SNA, OKC and BHM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 TCL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to TCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to TCL ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 605 miles (974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).