Owensboro to Chicago (OWB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF3093
LF Contour
CR2
8:35 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3095
LF Contour
CR2
3:10 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3094
LF Contour
CR2
10:55 AM
CDT T3
12:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Owensboro to Chicago
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 295 mi 1h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

OWB–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OWB–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 10 CR2 1h35-1h40
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OWB to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OWB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OWB → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
ORD → OWB
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Owensboro

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric OWB→ORD EVV→ORD SDF→ORD
Distance from OWB 29 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 12
Weekly flights 10 21 244
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 43m 0h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of OWB with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Owensboro, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

OWB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Owensboro to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 475 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 7 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: OWB
IATA / ICAOOWB / KOWB
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation407 ft / 124 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OWB to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Owensboro Daviess County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 295 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from OWB to ORD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, EWR, NAS and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to OWB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EVV, SDF and PAH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 OWB to ORD

Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OWB to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OWB to ORD ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (475 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ATL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Evansville (EVV), Louisville (SDF) and Paducah (PAH).