Pittsburgh to Chicago (PIT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Pittsburgh to Chicago
8 carriers, 236 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
236 Flights/wk
412 mi
1h 3m nonstop
-1h behind
84 1-stop hubs
PIT–ORD is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PIT–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 74 | 319, 738, E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h03-1h58 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 66 | 319, 320, 738, 73G, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h34-2h05 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 33 | 319, E70, E75 | 1h48-1h58 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 28 | 319, E75L, E7W | 1h53-2h05 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 319, E75L | 1h53-1h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 73G | 1h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | 738 | 1h54 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | E75 | 1h48 | Oneworld | – |
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, PIT to ORD direction.
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54
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236
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201
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
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Fastest
~25h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
PIT → ORD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
80%
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ORD → PIT
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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44%
Arriving
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
PIT delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Pittsburgh
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | PIT→ORD | MGW→ORD | CAK→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PIT | – | 61 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 236 | 7 | 66 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 1h 47m | 1h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Morgantown (MGW) to Chicago flights · Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights · Johnstown (JST) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIT 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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Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
PIT: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
412 mi / 662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 2h 5m.
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
PIT–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 662 km
Flight time1h 3m to 2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights236 out / 201 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 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 PIT to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 2h 5m. The route covers 412 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Copa Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 236 nonstop flights per week from PIT to ORD. The return direction has about 201 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LWB, CRW, CVG, TEB, BUF, MKC, ABE, ROC, RIC, MEM, PNS, CHA, BED, BTV, DSM, OMA, FTW, GSP, SUA, MLB, NAS, SLN, HPN, LNK, ASE, GUC, EGE, MTJ, SCF, GCM, GEG, SJU, SAV, AUA, SJC, SYR, SCE, CUN, AUS, PUJ, DCA, BWI, DTW, MSP, CLE, SRQ, STL, PBI, JFK, CMH, RDU, IAD, MSN, EWR, FLL, MIA, LGA, ATL, PVD, MCO, CLT, DFW, PHL, YYZ, BDL, BNA, RSW, DEN, IAH, TPA, BOS, LHR, SEA, EYW, JAX, LAS, CHS, MSY, SFO, LAX, DAL, PHX, VPS and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PIT 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 and United both operate nonstop PIT–ORD. American uses ORD as a hub and runs 3–4 daily departures. United also hubs at ORD and runs competing frequency. Spirit occasionally serves the route with lower-cost nonstop options. At PIT, American uses the airside connector to its gates; United and other carriers share the single terminal. Flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes. Frontier has operated the route seasonally.
Both markets exist on PIT–ORD. Point-to-point travelers connect Pittsburgh to Chicago for business meetings, sports events, and leisure. But ORD's role as a United and American hub means many PIT–ORD passengers are using Chicago as a connection point to reach westbound or international destinations. Pittsburgh's direct international service is limited, making ORD a key gateway for PIT residents heading to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The two-hour driving distance between Pittsburgh and Cleveland (with its own connecting options) also shapes the competitive landscape for ORD connecting traffic.
O'Hare (ORD) is 17 miles from Chicago's Loop. Midway (MDW) is 10 miles from the Loop. But from a Pittsburgh traveler's perspective, the practical question is carrier availability and final destination within Chicago. ORD is served by the Blue Line El from downtown in 45 minutes for $5. MDW is served by the Orange Line to the Loop in 25 minutes for $5. Southwest operates PIT–MDW; American and United operate PIT–ORD. If your Chicago destination is the South Side or near the Orange Line, MDW is more convenient.
Pittsburgh to O'Hare: Connecting the Steel City to the Midwest's Largest Hub
PIT–ORD links Pittsburgh International, which serves a metro of 2.4 million, to O'Hare, the hub for both American and United and one of the world's highest-traffic airports. American runs its highest PIT-ORD frequency through its ORD hub banking structure. United provides competing service. The route carries a consistent mix of business travelers between Pittsburgh's corporate base and Chicago's commercial center, and connecting passengers using ORD to reach destinations Pittsburgh does not serve nonstop. Pittsburgh has direct service to select European cities seasonally, but ORD remains the primary gateway for most transatlantic and transpacific itineraries from western Pennsylvania.
Competition with Midway and Surface Alternatives
Southwest offers PIT–MDW as an alternative Chicago-area option, and Midway's proximity to downtown Chicago and the South Side makes it genuinely preferable for some destination-specific travelers. Amtrak's Capitol Limited runs Pittsburgh to Chicago overnight in roughly 8 hours, serving travelers who prefer rail, though frequency is one departure daily. The Pennsylvania Turnpike drive from Pittsburgh to Chicago is 460 miles and takes 6 hours 30 minutes. The air corridor at 1 hour 20 minutes remains the fastest option when factoring in only the in-air segment; total door-to-door time at both ends determines the practical advantage.