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

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343 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 6m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5103
UA United
CR7
5:00 AM
CDT
6:28 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5076
UA United
CR5
5:00 AM
CDT
6:28 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5071
UA United
CR5
11:29 AM
CDT T3
12:59 PM
CDT
1h 30m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 58m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 54m AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 14m XE WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
GPT Gulfport ~5h 14m Gulfport (GPT) to Chicago flights
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Paducah to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 343 mi 1h 28m nonstop

PAH–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 343 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 CR5, CR7 1h28 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PAH to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → PAH
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
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 14 7 12
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 45m 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 28m gate to gate.
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 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PAH
IATA / ICAOPAH / KPAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 343 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PAH to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PAH to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAH to ORD is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 343 miles (552 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI), Marion (MWA) and Evansville (EVV).