Pontiac to Chicago (PTK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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234 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
EWR Newark 5h 57m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
TOL Toledo ~2h 21m → Toledo (TOL) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 44m → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver ~8h 10m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pontiac to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 234 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind

PTK–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 234 miles in 1h 35m.

Also explore PTK Routes ORD Routes PTK Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Pontiac flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PTK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PTK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
TOL ~2h 21m EWR ~5h 57m MCO ~6h 44m DEN ~8h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
PTK → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → PTK
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Pontiac

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PTK→ORD FNT→ORD DTW→ORD
Distance from PTK – 27 mi 31 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 32
Weekly flights – 90 615
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 23m 0h 47m
Flint (FNT) to Chicago flights · Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Lansing (LAN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PTK 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 behind Pontiac.
PTK: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pontiac, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
234 mi / 376 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PTK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pontiac to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance234 mi / 376 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PTK
Full nameOakland County International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTK / KPTK
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation980 ft / 299 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 PTK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Oakland County International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 234 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PTK to ORD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Pontiac.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, DTW and LAN. 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 PTK to ORD

Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PTK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTK to ORD is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 234 miles (376 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Detroit (DTW) and Lansing (LAN).