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

ORD Airport Page →
605 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 13m AAACAS → Milwaukee (MKE) to Tuscaloosa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 11m AAACAM → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Tuscaloosa flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~5h 44m UA → Pinellas Park (PIE) to Tuscaloosa flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~27h 15m AAASEI → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Tuscaloosa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Tuscaloosa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
605 mi 1h 23m nonstop

ORD–TCL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes TCL Routes ORD Live Flights TCL Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Tuscaloosa (TCL) Tuscaloosa to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to TCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MKE ~4h 13m MSP ~5h 11m PIE ~5h 44m OKC ~27h 15m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → TCL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TCL → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

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 – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 27m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Tuscaloosa flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Tuscaloosa flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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–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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: TCL
Full nameTuscaloosa National Airport
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to TCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tuscaloosa National Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 605 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 605 miles (974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).