Chicago to Tampa (ORD–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Tampa
5 carriers, 266 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
266 Flights/wk
1,014 mi
2h 30m nonstop
+1h ahead
167 1-stop hubs
ORD–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,014 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 167 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–TPA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, SN | 44 | 739, 7M9, A21N, B39M | 2h53-2h57 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, SN | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, GF, QF, QR | 36 | 321, 738 | 2h30-2h48 | Oneworld | AS, BA, GF, QF, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h32 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 6 | 320 | 2h39 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 4 | 32N | 3h02 | – | Y4 |
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 TPA direction.
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266
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to TPA.
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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 Tampa from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→TPA | MDW→TPA | MKE→TPA |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 266 | 32 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 16m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa flights · South Bend (SBN) to Tampa flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Tampa International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Tampa is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
ORD: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,014 mi / 1,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 2m.
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 TPA
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Tampa Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
Facts
ORD–TPA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,014 mi / 1,631 km
Flight time2h 30m to 3h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights266 out / 280 return
1-stop connections167 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 3h 2m. The route covers 1,014 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 13 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 266 nonstop flights per week from ORD to TPA. The return direction has about 280 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, TIX, TOL, DSI, YIP, FXE, SUS, APF, OPF, GNV, LUK, CGF, NEW, LEX, AGS, OSU, INT, TME, FWA, SUA, BKL, SAV, SBN, MWA, JAX, GPT, MLB, MCO, TYS, HHH, RSW, LYH, LSE, CHA, MHH, MMU, FNT, MEM, CTH, TEB, GRR, SCE, TUL, AVL, SHD, ECP, HOU, RST, DSM, NAS, GSO, ERI, ACY, ICT, PSM, OMA, APA, LAN, CLL, YOW, EGE, ASE, ABQ, PVU, PBI, YHZ, PLS, SCF, BZN, LIR, CUN, UDD, PVR, VNY, FCA, SJO, PSP, SXM, SNA, BUR, YVR, MYR, PUJ, UVF, PDX, UIO, HVN, BOG, RIC, ATL, YUL, HSV, SLC, PWM, BTV, CAK, MIA, MEX, IND, ORF, RDU, MKE, CRW, BOS, HPN, LTN, CMH, MDW, CLE, AUS, MCI, BNA, ILM, CLT, SAT, BGR, BUF, PIT, MSY, SDF, ALB, BRU, BHM, DTW, MAD, STL, IAH, MSP, DCA, SYR, FLL, PHL, MSN, ROC, XNA, JFK, IAD, EWR, DFW, YYZ, LGA, CVG, BWI, BDL, GSP, DEN, CHS, PVD, AVP, DAL, YYC, MHT, LAX, SJU, LHR, LAS, SAN, SEA, PHX, AMS, FRA, PNS, SFO, EYW, PTY, ZRH and GCM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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.
Block time is 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes southbound and 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes northbound on the 1,010-mile sector. Northbound flights face headwinds that add 10 to 15 minutes. ORD ground delays during winter weather can extend block time further.
United operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops from its ORD hub. American offers 2 to 4 daily frequencies. Spirit adds 1 to 2 daily departures. Frontier operates intermittent service. Combined nonstop departures often exceed 8 per day. Equipment includes 737, A320, and A321 variants.
Southwest operates multiple daily nonstops from MDW to TPA. If you live on the south or west side of Chicago, Midway is closer and less congested than O'Hare. Southwest's TPA service is robust, often exceeding 4 daily departures.
December through February sees the highest risk of snow and ice delays at O'Hare. Ground stops and deicing queues are most common during morning departure banks. Afternoon flights are less affected by overnight snow events. Tampa itself has minimal weather disruption except during hurricane season (June to November).
Clearwater Beach is 25 miles west, about 30 to 45 minutes by car. St. Pete Beach is 25 miles southwest, roughly 35 to 50 minutes. TPA sits on the west side of Tampa Bay, making beach access faster than from downtown Tampa. Rental cars are the most flexible option; rideshare runs $25 to $40 to the major beaches.
Chicago O'Hare to Tampa Flights
ORD-TPA spans 1,010 miles with a block time of about 3 hours. United, American, and Spirit combine for 8 or more daily nonstop departures from O'Hare, with Southwest adding robust service from Chicago Midway. The route is one of the busiest Midwest-to-Florida corridors, driven by snowbird seasonal migration, vacation traffic to Gulf Coast beaches, and year-round business demand between two major metro areas.
Tampa International Airport consistently ranks among the top U.S. airports for passenger satisfaction. The terminal is efficient, with rental cars accessible via an automated people mover and short taxi lines. Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach are both under 45 minutes from TPA. O'Hare connects Tampa travelers onward to United and American's full domestic and international networks, including transatlantic and transpacific service.