Philadelphia to Chicago (PHL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Philadelphia to Chicago
12 carriers, 269 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines
269 Flights/wk
676 mi
2h 1m nonstop
-1h behind
147 1-stop hubs
PHL–ORD is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 676 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 147 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PHL–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 105 | 319, 321, 738, 7M8 | 2h01-2h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 53 | 320, 738, 739, B38M | 2h28-2h34 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 40 | 319, 321, 738 | 2h29-2h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 18 | 319, 738, 7M8, B38M, B39M | 2h28-2h34 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 2h32-2h33 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 321 | 2h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 319 | 2h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 738 | 2h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 6 | 738 | 2h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A20N | 2h36 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to ORD direction.
Mon
39
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42
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40
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38
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39
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36
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
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46
Nonstop flights
269
Outbound / wk
257
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
147
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
5,553
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
PHL → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
92%
Return
ORD → PHL
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
PHL delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Philadelphia
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | PHL→ORD | ABE→ORD | EWR→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 269 | 28 | 289 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 2h 22m | 1h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) to Chicago flights · Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights · Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour
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Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
PHL: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
676 mi / 1,088 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m to 2h 55m.
Getting to PHL
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
Facts
PHL–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance676 mi / 1,088 km
Flight time2h 1m to 2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights269 out / 257 return
1-stop connections147 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PHL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 1m to 2h 55m. The route covers 676 miles.
12 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 269 nonstop flights per week from PHL to ORD. The return direction has about 257 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, FNT, CHO, SBN, INT, FWA, BED, LGA, HPN, CID, GRB, MWA, MKC, LIT, TUL, JFK, HHH, OPF, FPR, SUA, OMA, FAR, SLN, APF, ICT, RIL, MHK, ASE, EGE, ABQ, JAC, SAT, BZN, ELP, STX, PLS, VNY, NAS, SDQ, ONT, SNA, SJC, SRQ, STT, GCM, MBJ, NLU, CUN, PUJ, LIR, MDT, AUA, EWR, MEX, PBI, DTW, STL, PWM, IAD, SCE, CLT, BUF, BOS, CLE, BTV, LEX, MHT, MSP, GSO, ALB, YYZ, RIC, BGR, GSP, ATL, PVD, ORF, LIS, PIT, ABE, SYR, IND, BWI, SDF, CHS, MKE, FLL, ROC, MCO, CVG, ZRH, MCI, RDU, DAL, BNA, HNL, GRR, FCO, CMH, ILM, DCA, DUB, XNA, BDL, TPA, MEM, AVL, DAY, AVP, MSN, PNS, MSY, TYS, AMS, MIA, DFW, JAX, MAD, IAH, YUL, MYR, RSW, FRA, ROA, CAE, BCN, DEN, SAV, LHR, SXM, BHM, SJU, AUS, SEA, SLC, LAS, AGS, LAX, SAN, PHX, EYW, SFO, ATH, CDG, YQB, UVF and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
American Airlines is the dominant carrier on PHL–ORD, which makes sense given PHL is American's third-largest hub. American's PHL gates are in the A-East, B, C, D, and E concourses; O'Hare departures typically use B or C concourses. United also operates the route from O'Hare Terminal 1. The route is served by a mix of mainline narrowbodies (Boeing 737, Airbus A321) and regional jets.
PHL is one of the most delay-prone airports in the US. It sits in the Northeast weather corridor and has constrained airspace shared with Newark and New York Center. Ground delay programs from either end can push PHL–ORD departures back 30 to 90 minutes. PHL also has historically lower on-time performance than comparable East Coast hubs, partly due to American's heavy schedule that fills the airport's capacity ceiling.
Block time on PHL–ORD runs 2 hours 10 minutes westbound. Eastbound from O'Hare to Philadelphia is about 2 hours due to jet stream assistance. The route is just over 1,200 km, which sits in the sweet spot where regional jets are phased out in favor of mainline narrowbodies. Most departures use Boeing 737-800s or Airbus A321s.
Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare: Competing Hub Connector
PHL–ORD is an interhub route linking American's Philadelphia stronghold with O'Hare, where both United and American operate major hubs. American holds the largest single share given its PHL dominance. United competes from its O'Hare base. The corridor carries a high proportion of connecting passengers using either Philadelphia or O'Hare as a gateway to their final destination, which means the route functions as much as a system feed mechanism as a point-to-point market. Block time is 2 hours 10 minutes westbound.
PHL's Hub Character and Delay Profile
Philadelphia International is built around American's spoke-and-hub model, with peak morning and afternoon banks that concentrate departures into narrow time windows. This scheduling density contributes to the airport's persistent delay profile. When one bank runs late, it cascades. O'Hare adds its own winter weather risk to the equation. Passengers booking PHL–ORD with an onward connection should use a single-ticket itinerary rather than self-connecting; the delay exposure on both ends makes self-connects high risk. SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail connects Philadelphia 30th Street Station to the airport in 22 minutes for $8.