Paducah to Chicago (PAH–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5076
UA United
CR2
5:00 AM
CDT
6:45 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5086
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT T2
9:16 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5071
UA United
CR2
12:00 PM
CDT T2
1:27 PM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Paducah to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 343 mi 1h 4m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

PAH–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PAH–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CR2 1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, PAH to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PAH to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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
PAH → ORD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
ORD → PAH
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Paducah

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PAH→ORD CGI→ORD MWA→ORD
Distance from PAH 45 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 8 7 12
Flight time 1h 4m 2h 11m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of PAH 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 Paducah.
PAH: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paducah, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
343 mi / 552 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m to 1h 45m.
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.

PAH–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paducah to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance343 mi / 552 km
Flight time1h 4m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: PAH
IATA / ICAOPAH / KPAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation410 ft / 125 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PAH to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 4m to 1h 45m. The route covers 343 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from PAH to ORD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLT, MIA and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGI, MWA and EVV. 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 PAH to ORD

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PAH to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAH to ORD ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (552 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI), Marion (MWA) and Evansville (EVV).