Chicago to Tampa (ORD–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,014 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, SN | 37 | 739, 788, 7M9, B39M | 2h50-3h33 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ, SN | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, GF, QF, QR, RJ | 21 | 738, B38M | 2h38-2h52 | Oneworld | AS, BA, GF, QF, QR, RJ | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h40 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→TPA | MDW→TPA | MKE→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 205 | 33 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 2h 20m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
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.
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.
ORD–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.