Pittsburgh to Chicago (PIT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PIT–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ | 89 | 320, 738, 73G, 7M9, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h25-1h56 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK, LX, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, GF, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 72 | 319, 320, E70, E75 | 1h52-2h | Oneworld | AS, BA, GF, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Pittsburgh
| Metric | PIT→ORD | LBE→ORD | MGW→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PIT | – | 46 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 416 | 1 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 1h 28m | 1h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PIT: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
PIT–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.