Chicago to Williston (ORD–XWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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884 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 23m AAACAM → DLOO Minneapolis (MSP) to Williston flights
DEN Denver 5h 39m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Williston flights
MAF Midland ~7h 4m → CON Midland (MAF) to Williston flights
IAH Houston ~7h 37m AAASAV → CON Houston (IAH) to Williston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Williston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 884 mi 2h 30m nonstop

ORD–XWA had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 884 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore ORD Routes XWA Routes ORD Live Flights XWA Live Flights ORD Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–XWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 67% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~4h 23m DEN ~5h 39m MAF ~7h 4m IAH ~7h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
275
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 → XWA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
XWA → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Williston.
Distance & Flight Time
884 mi / 1,422 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m 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–XWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Williston route.
Route details
Distance884 mi / 1,422 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: XWA
Full nameWilliston Basin International Airport
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to XWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 884 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to XWA: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
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.

Flights from ORD to XWA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to XWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to XWA is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.