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

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Chicago to Tuscaloosa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and TCL, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to TCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MKE ~4h 6m CHS ~4h 35m RSW ~5h 21m ELP ~8h 5m OKC ~27h 18m
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
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
TCL → ORD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
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 MKE→TCL
Distance from ORD – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Departure OTP 25% –
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
+1h
Tuscaloosa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · TCL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Tuscaloosa.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: TCL
Full nameTuscaloosa National Airport
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to TCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, CHS, RSW, ELP and OKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tuscaloosa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).