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

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234 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule No service Verified 4d ago
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Pontiac to Chicago
Route information for PTK to ORD.
1 Airlines 234 mi 0h 45m nonstop -1h behind

PTK–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 0h 45m.

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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PTK to ORD.
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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
PTK → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
ORD → PTK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 37
Weekly flights 56 639
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 28m 1h 12m
Airports within 200 miles of PTK with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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 0h 45m 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.

PTK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pontiac to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance234 mi / 376 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Origin: PTK
IATA / ICAOPTK / KPTK
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation980 ft / 299 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

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 0h 45m 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 September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 45m.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Pontiac.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PTK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, DTW and YQG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 September 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 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 234 miles (376 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Detroit (DTW) and Windsor (YQG).