United States flag Chicago Airport (ORD)

Country United States | North America | Global Hub | IATA: ORD | ICAO: KORD | Elevation 672 ft · 205 m | Local time

Destinations
294
Flights / day
1454
Busiest route
Boston
Top airline
United Airlines

Chicago O'Hare Airport averages 1,454 flights per day to 294 destinations, with 209 domestic routes and 83 international routes. A total of 76 airlines operate at ORD, led by United Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 45 countries across five continents, with Canada representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Chicago O'Hare connects to Hong Kong, with a typical flight time of 15 hr 25 mins. Updated: September 3, 2026

Route Network

Chicago O'Hare Airport connects 292 destinations worldwide, with Boston standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Hong Kong, and the shortest flight is to Milwaukee.

United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
864 mi · 1,391 km
29
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 8 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,741 mi · 2,802 km
29
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 10 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
802 mi · 1,291 km
28
per day
United States of America flag New York (LGA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
731 mi · 1,177 km
28
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 7 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
607 mi · 976 km
24
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
334 mi · 537 km
22
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
886 mi · 1,426 km
22
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 5 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
926 mi · 1,491 km
22
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
234 mi · 376 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
717 mi · 1,154 km
21
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
1,842 mi · 2,964 km
20
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 6 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,716 mi · 2,762 km
20
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 7 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
435 mi · 700 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
676 mi · 1,088 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Columbus (CMH) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
295 mi · 475 km
18
per day
United States of America flag Cleveland (CLE) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
315 mi · 507 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Milwaukee (MKE) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
67 mi · 108 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
258 mi · 415 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,007 mi · 1,620 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
264 mi · 425 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,437 mi · 2,313 km
17
per day
United States of America flag Grand Rapids (GRR) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
137 mi · 220 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Indianapolis (IND) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
177 mi · 286 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
599 mi · 965 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
410 mi · 659 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Traverse City (TVC) – United States of America 3 airlines
ORD → TVC
15
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,720 mi · 2,768 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Kansas City (MCI) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
402 mi · 647 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Madison (MSN) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
108 mi · 174 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
646 mi · 1,039 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
411 mi · 662 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,511 mi · 2,432 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,199 mi · 1,930 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Omaha (OMA) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
415 mi · 668 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Green Bay (GRB) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
174 mi · 279 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Salt Lake City (SLC) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,247 mi · 2,006 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Cedar Rapids (CID) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
196 mi · 315 km
10
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 4 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
746 mi · 1,201 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
978 mi · 1,575 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Des Moines (DSM) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
298 mi · 480 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Richmond (RIC) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
641 mi · 1,032 km
10
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 3 airlines
8 hr 25 mins
3,942 mi · 6,344 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Washington (DCA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
611 mi · 983 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Fayetteville-Springdale (XNA) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
522 mi · 840 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Louisville (SDF) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
287 mi · 461 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
620 mi · 998 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Appleton (ATW) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
161 mi · 258 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,184 mi · 1,905 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Memphis (MEM) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
492 mi · 792 km
10
per day
United States of America flag South Bend (SBN) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
84 mi · 135 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Albany (ALB) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
721 mi · 1,161 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Knoxville (TYS) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
475 mi · 765 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America 9 airlines
6 hr 45 mins
2,839 mi · 4,568 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Fort Wayne (FWA) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
156 mi · 252 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Moline (MLI) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
139 mi · 224 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Tulsa (TUL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
585 mi · 941 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
587 mi · 945 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Akron (CAK) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
343 mi · 551 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Chattanooga (CHA) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
501 mi · 807 km
8
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 5 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,689 mi · 2,719 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Springfield (SGF) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
438 mi · 705 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Syracuse (SYR) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
605 mi · 974 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Buffalo (BUF) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
472 mi · 760 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Dayton (DAY) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
240 mi · 386 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Lexington (LEX) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
323 mi · 521 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Oklahoma City (OKC) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
692 mi · 1,114 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Sioux Falls (FSD) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
461 mi · 743 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Fargo (FAR) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
556 mi · 895 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Greenville (GSP) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
578 mi · 930 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Hartford (BDL) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
781 mi · 1,257 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Asheville (AVL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
536 mi · 863 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Jacksonville (JAX) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
865 mi · 1,392 km
8
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
738 mi · 1,188 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Greensboro (GSO) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
589 mi · 948 km
8
per day
United States of America flag San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,042 mi · 1,677 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Little Rock (LIT) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
553 mi · 889 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Norfolk (ORF) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
716 mi · 1,152 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Peoria (PIA) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
130 mi · 209 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Wichita (ICT) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
587 mi · 945 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Fort Myers (RSW) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,122 mi · 1,806 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Charleston (CHS) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
761 mi · 1,224 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Portland (PDX) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,735 mi · 2,792 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Santa Ana (SNA) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,722 mi · 2,772 km
7
per day
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
838 mi · 1,349 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Rochester (ROC) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
526 mi · 847 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Providence (PVD) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
847 mi · 1,363 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,014 mi · 1,631 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Burlington (BTV) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
761 mi · 1,225 km
6
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 3 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,759 mi · 2,831 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Allentown (ABE) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
653 mi · 1,050 km
6
per day
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 3 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,382 mi · 2,224 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Kalispell (FCA) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,349 mi · 2,171 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Birmingham (BHM) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
585 mi · 941 km
6
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 3 airlines
13 hr 15 mins
6,536 mi · 10,519 km
5
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 3 airlines
9 hr 5 mins
4,331 mi · 6,970 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Lincoln (LNK) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
465 mi · 749 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Bangor (BGR) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
975 mi · 1,569 km
5
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 4 airlines
7 hr 55 mins
3,663 mi · 5,895 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,183 mi · 1,903 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Charlottesville (CHO) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
565 mi · 910 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Huntsville (HSV) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
511 mi · 822 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Jackson (JAC) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,159 mi · 1,866 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Roanoke (ROA) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
530 mi · 853 km
5
per day
United States of America flag State College (SCE) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
527 mi · 847 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Aspen (ASE) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,011 mi · 1,627 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Flint (FNT) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
223 mi · 358 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
630 mi · 1,014 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Savannah (SAV) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
774 mi · 1,245 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Wilmington (ILM) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
760 mi · 1,223 km
4
per day
Mexico flag Guadalajara (GDL) – Mexico 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,733 mi · 2,789 km
4
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 3 airlines
8 hr 45 mins
4,141 mi · 6,664 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Sacramento (SMF) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,777 mi · 2,860 km
4
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 4 airlines
12 hr 50 mins
6,260 mi · 10,074 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Columbia (CAE) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
667 mi · 1,073 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Duluth (DLH) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
397 mi · 639 km
4
per day
United States of America flag White Plains (HPN) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
736 mi · 1,185 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Mosinee (CWA) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → CWA
4
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 3 airlines
9 hr 55 mins
4,811 mi · 7,742 km
4
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 2 airlines
9 hr 15 mins
4,431 mi · 7,131 km
4
per day
Puerto Rico flag San Juan (SJU) – Puerto Rico 4 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,074 mi · 3,338 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Manchester (MHT) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
841 mi · 1,353 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Albuquerque (ABQ) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,116 mi · 1,796 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Boise (BOI) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,433 mi · 2,307 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Columbia (COU) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
315 mi · 507 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Marquette (MQT) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
303 mi · 488 km
3
per day
Canada flag Ottawa (YOW) – Canada 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
653 mi · 1,051 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Rapid City (RAP) – United States of America 3 airlines
ORD → RAP
3
per day
Iceland flag Reykjavik (KEF) – Iceland 2 airlines
6 hr 40 mins
2,936 mi · 4,725 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Tucson (TUS) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,435 mi · 2,309 km
3
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 2 airlines
14 hr 20 mins
7,263 mi · 11,688 km
3
per day
United States of America flag La Crosse (LSE) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → LSE
3
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
9 hr 25 mins
4,517 mi · 7,270 km
3
per day
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,448 mi · 2,331 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Colorado Springs (COS) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
909 mi · 1,463 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Waterloo (ALO) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
233 mi · 375 km
3
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 4 airlines
8 hr 45 mins
4,108 mi · 6,612 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Willard (CMI) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
135 mi · 218 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Harrisburg (MDT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
593 mi · 954 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
11 hr 5 mins
5,459 mi · 8,786 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Myrtle Beach (MYR) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
753 mi · 1,212 km
3
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 4 airlines
14 hr 10 mins
7,043 mi · 11,334 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Eau Claire (EAU) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
268 mi · 432 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Pellston (PLN) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
293 mi · 471 km
3
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 2 airlines
11 hr 5 mins
5,450 mi · 8,770 km
2
per day
United States of America flag San Jose (SJC) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
1,825 mi · 2,937 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Bloomington–Normal (BMI) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
116 mi · 187 km
2
per day
United States of America flag El Paso (ELP) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,235 mi · 1,988 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Hilton Head (HHH) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
782 mi · 1,258 km
2
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 2 airlines
8 hr 50 mins
4,191 mi · 6,744 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Manhattan (MHK) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → MHK
2
per day
United States of America flag Manistee (MBL) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → MBL
2
per day
United States of America flag Missoula (MSO) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,329 mi · 2,139 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Panama City Beach (ECP) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
813 mi · 1,308 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Pensacola (PNS) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
796 mi · 1,281 km
2
per day
Canada flag Quebec (YQB) – Canada 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
878 mi · 1,414 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Saginaw (MBS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
222 mi · 357 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Spokane (GEG) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,494 mi · 2,404 km
2
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YTZ) – Canada 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
446 mi · 718 km
2
per day
Canada flag Winnipeg (YWG) – Canada 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
707 mi · 1,138 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Hancock (CMX) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
360 mi · 579 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Lansing (LAN) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
178 mi · 287 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Mason City (MCW) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → MCW
2
per day
United States of America flag Rochester (RST) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
268 mi · 431 km
2
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 2 airlines
9 hr 15 mins
4,408 mi · 7,094 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Burlington (BRL) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
186 mi · 300 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Kalamazoo (AZO) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
122 mi · 196 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Muskegon (MKG) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → MKG
2
per day
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 3 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,983 mi · 3,192 km
2
per day
Panama flag Tocumen (PTY) – Panama 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,332 mi · 3,753 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Lancaster (LNS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
618 mi · 994 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Marion (MWA) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → MWA
2
per day
Mexico flag Monterrey (MTY) – Mexico 3 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,317 mi · 2,120 km
2
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 3 airlines
14 hr 50 mins
7,444 mi · 11,980 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Fort Dodge (FOD) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → FOD
2
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,672 mi · 7,519 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Evansville (EVV) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
273 mi · 439 km
2
per day
Jordan flag Amman (AMM) – Jordan 1 airline
12 hr 25 mins
6,222 mi · 10,014 km
1
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 2 airlines
8 hr 45 mins
4,148 mi · 6,675 km
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
14 hr 0 mins
7,120 mi · 11,458 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
14 hr 15 mins
7,233 mi · 11,641 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Fairbanks (FAI) – United States of America 1 airline
6 hr 40 mins
2,778 mi · 4,471 km
1
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 3 airlines
9 hr 25 mins
4,511 mi · 7,260 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Ontario (ONT) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,697 mi · 2,730 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Billings-Logan (BIL) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,058 mi · 1,702 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Tri-Cities (TRI) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
481 mi · 773 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Cape Girardeau (CGI) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → CGI
1
per day
United States of America flag Clarksburg (CKB) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → CKB
1
per day
Guatemala flag Guatemala City (GUA) – Guatemala 3 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,899 mi · 3,057 km
1
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 2 airlines
15 hr 25 mins
7,781 mi · 12,523 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Honolulu (HNL) – United States of America 2 airlines
9 hr 20 mins
4,237 mi · 6,819 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Joplin (JLN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
484 mi · 779 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Kearney (EAR) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → EAR
1
per day
Ireland flag Limerick city (SNN) – Ireland 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,580 mi · 5,762 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Lynchburg (LYH) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
563 mi · 906 km
1
per day
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,933 mi · 7,939 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Quincy (UIN) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → UIN
1
per day
United States of America flag Sarasota (SRQ) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,052 mi · 1,693 km
1
per day
China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 1 airline
15 hr 25 mins
7,761 mi · 12,491 km
1
per day
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 1 airline
14 hr 45 mins
7,569 mi · 12,180 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Bismarck (BIS) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
714 mi · 1,149 km
1
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
9 hr 0 mins
4,259 mi · 6,854 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,701 mi · 5,957 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Erie (ERI) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
397 mi · 638 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Eugene (EUG) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,775 mi · 2,857 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Fresno (FAT) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,726 mi · 2,778 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Idaho Falls (IDA) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,226 mi · 1,974 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Ironwood (IWD) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → IWD
1
per day
United States of America flag Key West (EYW) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,254 mi · 2,018 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Kirksville (IRK) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
275 mi · 442 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Lewisburg (LWB) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → LWB
1
per day
Jamaica flag Montego Bay (MBJ) – Jamaica 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,725 mi · 2,776 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Morelia (MLM) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,711 mi · 2,753 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Paducah (PAH) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → PAH
1
per day
United States of America flag Reno (RNO) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,667 mi · 2,683 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Salina (SLN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
558 mi · 898 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Santa Barbara (SBA) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,799 mi · 2,895 km
1
per day
Brazil flag São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil 1 airline
10 hr 45 mins
5,237 mi · 8,428 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Sioux City (SUX) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
435 mi · 700 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg (SHD) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
540 mi · 870 km
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 1 airline
12 hr 55 mins
6,291 mi · 10,124 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Valparaiso (VPS) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
798 mi · 1,284 km
1
per day
Cayman Islands flag Georgetown (GCM) – Cayman Islands 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,614 mi · 2,597 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Jackson (MKL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
444 mi · 715 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Owensboro (OWB) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → OWB
1
per day
United States of America flag Santa Fe (SAF) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,070 mi · 1,723 km
1
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,702 mi · 7,566 km
1
per day
Colombia flag Bogotá (BOG) – Colombia 1 airline
6 hr 15 mins
2,711 mi · 4,364 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Hailey (SUN) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,338 mi · 2,153 km
6
per week
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,727 mi · 7,607 km
6
per week
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 1 airline
8 hr 30 mins
3,999 mi · 6,435 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Montrose (MTJ) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,078 mi · 1,736 km
6
per week
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
9 hr 20 mins
4,423 mi · 7,119 km
5
per week
United Arab Emirates flag Jebel Ali (DWC) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
14 hr 15 mins
7,249 mi · 11,666 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Morgantown (MGW) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
448 mi · 720 km
5
per week
China flag Nanjing (NKG) – China 1 airline
14 hr 10 mins
7,066 mi · 11,372 km
5
per week
United States of America flag New Haven (HVN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
776 mi · 1,249 km
5
per week
Mexico flag Querétaro (QRO) – Mexico 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,640 mi · 2,640 km
5
per week
Mexico flag San José del Cabo (SJD) – Mexico 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,808 mi · 2,909 km
5
per week
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 1 airline
12 hr 15 mins
6,136 mi · 9,875 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Decatur (DEC) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
156 mi · 252 km
4
per week
Germany flag Hahn (HHN) – Germany 1 airline
9 hr 0 mins
4,286 mi · 6,898 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Harrisburg (HAR) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → HAR
4
per week
United States of America flag Nantucket (ACK) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
921 mi · 1,483 km
4
per week
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 2 airlines
13 hr 15 mins
6,493 mi · 10,449 km
4
per week
Mexico flag Silao (BJX) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,651 mi · 2,657 km
4
per week
Japan flag Tokoname (NGO) – Japan 1 airline
13 hr 5 mins
6,421 mi · 10,334 km
4
per week
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
10 hr 15 mins
4,985 mi · 8,022 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
15 mi · 25 km
3
per week
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
15 hr 20 mins
7,721 mi · 12,426 km
3
per week
Canada flag Halifax (YHZ) – Canada 3 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,236 mi · 1,989 km
3
per week
Bahamas flag Nassau (NAS) – Bahamas 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,313 mi · 2,114 km
3
per week
Aruba flag Oranjestad (AUA) – Aruba 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,303 mi · 3,707 km
3
per week
Ecuador flag Quito (UIO) – Ecuador 2 airlines
6 hr 45 mins
2,970 mi · 4,779 km
3
per week
El Salvador flag Santa Clara (SAL) – El Salvador 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
1,973 mi · 3,175 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Atlanta (PDK) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
593 mi · 955 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Chicago/Aurora (AUZ) – United States of America 2 airlines
ORD → AUZ
2
per week
United States of America flag Cleveland (CGF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
332 mi · 534 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Eagle (EGE) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,005 mi · 1,618 km
2
per week
Canada flag Edmonton (YEG) – Canada 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,417 mi · 2,280 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (PIK) – United Kingdom 1 airline
ORD → PIK
2
per week
United States of America flag Hayward (HYR) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → HYR
2
per week
United States of America flag Lafayette (LAF) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → LAF
2
per week
United States of America flag Rhinelander (RHI) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → RHI
2
per week
Poland flag Rzeszów (RZE) – Poland 1 airline
ORD → RZE
2
per week
China flag Xiamen (XMN) – China 1 airline
15 hr 5 mins
7,549 mi · 12,149 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Angola (ANQ) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → ANQ
1
per week
United States of America flag Brainerd (BRD) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → BRD
1
per week
United States of America flag Bullhead City (IFP) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → IFP
1
per week
United States of America flag Cincinnati (LUK) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
270 mi · 435 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Cody (COD) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → COD
1
per week
United States of America flag Detroit (YIP) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
225 mi · 362 km
1
per week
China flag Ezhou (EHU) – China 1 airline
ORD → EHU
1
per week
United States of America flag Fairfield (SUU) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → SUU
1
per week
United States of America flag Fort Worth (FTW) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → FTW
1
per week
United States of America flag Gaylord (GLR) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → GLR
1
per week
Sweden flag Goteborg (GOT) – Sweden 1 airline
ORD → GOT
1
per week
United States of America flag Hyannis (HYA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
906 mi · 1,458 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Johnstown (JST) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → JST
1
per week
United States of America flag Kahului (OGG) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,178 mi · 6,724 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Latrobe (LBE) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
458 mi · 736 km
1
per week
Belgium flag Liège (LGG) – Belgium 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
4,193 mi · 6,748 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Ludington (LDM) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → LDM
1
per week
Bahrain flag Manama (BAH) – Bahrain 1 airline
ORD → BAH
1
per week
United States of America flag Martha's Vineyard (MVY) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
892 mi · 1,435 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Moberly (MBY) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → MBY
1
per week
United States of America flag Oakland (OAK) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → OAK
1
per week
United States of America flag Saint Louis (SUS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
271 mi · 436 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Sault Ste Marie (CIU) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → CIU
1
per week
United States of America flag Seattle (BFI) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,716 mi · 2,761 km
1
per week
United States of America flag St. George (SGU) – United States of America 1 airline
ORD → SGU
1
per week
China flag Taiyuan (TYN) – China 1 airline
ORD → TYN
1
per week
Spain flag Zaragoza (ZAZ) – Spain 1 airline
ORD → ZAZ
1
per week

Route and destination data updated September 3, 2026.

Chicago O'Hare Airport is served by 76 airlines, with United Airlines in the lead at 30% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 66% of routes. 35 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 52 airlines operate international routes, compared with 39 airlines serving domestic routes. Atlas Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Hong Kong with a flight time of 15 hrs 25 mins.

United Airlines (191 routes)
American Airlines (156 routes)
Envoy Air (79 routes)
SkyWest Airlines (20 routes)
Atlas Air (14 routes)
NetJets Aviation (12 routes)
Delta Air Lines (11 routes)
Frontier Airlines (11 routes)
Contour Aviation (9 routes)
Flexjet (9 routes)
National Airlines (7 routes)
Qatar Airways (6 routes)
EVA Air (5 routes)
Alaska Airlines (5 routes)
China Airlines (5 routes)
Volaris (5 routes)
Korean Air (4 routes)
Emirates (4 routes)
JetBlue Airways (3 routes)
Silk Way West (3 routes)
Sun Country Airlines (3 routes)
Turkish Airlines (3 routes)
Air Canada (3 routes)
VivaAerobus (3 routes)
Air France (3 routes)
CSG (3 routes)
Denver Air Connection (3 routes)
Avianca (3 routes)
Breeze Airways (2 routes)
Qantas (2 routes)
RZN (2 routes)
Aer Lingus (2 routes)
Air Incheon (2 routes)
Cathay Pacific (2 routes)
Aeromexico (2 routes)
Western Global (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
LOT - Polish Airlines (2 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (2 routes)
Suparna Airlines (2 routes)
Executive Jet Management (2 routes)
Republic Airways (1 routes)
Flight Options (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
SF Airlines (1 routes)
HON (1 routes)
WestJet (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Japan Airlines (1 routes)
SFX (1 routes)
ITA Airways (1 routes)
SWISS (1 routes)
Southwest Airlines (1 routes)
Icelandair (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
TTT (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Air China (1 routes)
China Southern Airlines (1 routes)
Iberia (1 routes)
Arajet (1 routes)
Copa Airlines (1 routes)
Royal Jordanian (1 routes)
LSI (1 routes)
Avianca Costa Rica (1 routes)
DCM (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
Austrian (1 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (1 routes)
Finnair (1 routes)
Avelo Airlines (1 routes)
EgyptAir (1 routes)
Air Serbia (1 routes)
JRE (1 routes)
FFL (1 routes)
NMJ (1 routes)

Chicago O'Hare Airport provides direct service to 45 countries across five continents. The route network is 72% domestic and 28% international. Canada is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 1269/day
Canada - 52/day
Mexico - 20/day
United Kingdom - 12/day
Germany - 9/day
Ireland - 6/day
Japan - 6/day
Italy - 6/day
China - 6/day
South Korea - 5/day
United Arab Emirates - 5/day
France - 4/day
Switzerland - 4/day
Puerto Rico - 4/day
Spain - 4/day
Iceland - 3/day
Netherlands - 3/day
Türkiye - 3/day
Poland - 3/day
Greece - 2/day
Dominican Republic - 2/day
Panama - 2/day
Taiwan - 2/day
Belgium - 2/day
Jordan - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Guatemala - 1/day
Hong Kong - 1/day
Ethiopia - 1/day
Denmark - 1/day
Jamaica - 1/day
Brazil - 1/day
Cayman Islands - 1/day
Austria - 1/day
Colombia - 1/day
Portugal - 1/day
Finland - 1/day
Egypt - 1/day
Serbia - 0/day
Bahamas - 0/day
Aruba - 0/day
Ecuador - 0/day
El Salvador - 0/day
Sweden - 0/day
Bahrain - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
21 min late
17 min (-44.9%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
25 min early
18 min (-286.3%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Sep 3

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Sep 3

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 3

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
30 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 3

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 3

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
23 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
27 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
29 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
28 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
26 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
28 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
30 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
30 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
28 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
32 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
29 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
27 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
26 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
27 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
36 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
2 hr 2 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
1 hr 1 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
1 hr 2 min late
Arrival
18 min late
Cancelled
0

Sep 2

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
43 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
30 min late
7 min (+29.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
6 min early
16 min (+74.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (7 day total)

Sep 2

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 1

2026

Departure
44 min late
Arrival
32 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 31

2026

Departure
44 min late
Arrival
17 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 30

2026

Departure
33 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 29

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
27 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 28

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
33 min late
5 min (+19.9%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
7 min early
8 min (+53.1%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (30 day total)

Sep 2

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Sep 1

2026

Departure
44 min late
Arrival
32 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 31

2026

Departure
44 min late
Arrival
17 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 30

2026

Departure
33 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 29

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
27 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 28

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
31 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 25

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
31 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 24

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
27 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 23

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 21

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 20

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
23 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 19

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

Departure
46 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 16

2026

Departure
36 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 15

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 14

2026

Departure
50 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 13

2026

Departure
49 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 12

2026

Departure
55 min late
Arrival
31 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 11

2026

Departure
43 min late
Arrival
45 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 10

2026

Departure
48 min late
Arrival
30 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 9

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 8

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 7

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 6

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 5

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 4

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#1 (1,454 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#2 (294 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
13,000 ft 3,962 m 200 ft 61 m Closed
13,000 ft 3,962 m 200 ft 61 m Closed
12,979 ft 3,956 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
12,979 ft 3,956 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
10,781 ft 3,286 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
10,781 ft 3,286 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
10,005 ft 3,050 m 150 ft 46 m Closed
10,005 ft 3,050 m 150 ft 46 m Closed
9,718 ft 2,962 m 150 ft 46 m Unknown
9,718 ft 2,962 m 150 ft 46 m Unknown
8,077 ft 2,462 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
8,077 ft 2,462 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
7,953 ft 2,424 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
7,953 ft 2,424 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
7,503 ft 2,287 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
7,503 ft 2,287 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
7,487 ft 2,282 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
7,487 ft 2,282 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
7,480 ft 2,280 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
7,480 ft 2,280 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
5,332 ft 1,625 m 150 ft 46 m Closed
5,332 ft 1,625 m 150 ft 46 m Closed

Runway Length

Runways at Chicago O'Hare Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Chicago O'Hare (IATA: ORD) operates around 1,454 flights per day to 294 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 209 domestic and 83 international routes, with United Airlines as the leading carrier and Boston currently the busiest connection. From ORD, passengers can reach 45 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,962 m (12,999 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

O’Hare International Airport serves as one of the primary aviation hubs in the United States and a major gateway for both domestic and international travel. Its network combines extensive domestic connectivity across the country with a wide range of long-haul routes to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This balance allows the airport to function as both a national hub and a global connector.

The airline mix is led by United Airlines and American Airlines, both of which operate large hub operations at Chicago O’Hare. A broad range of international carriers also serve the airport, supporting significant transfer traffic alongside strong local demand from the Chicago metropolitan area.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

O’Hare operates a large terminal system consisting of multiple terminals and concourses arranged around the airfield. The terminals are connected by an automated people mover and pedestrian walkways, allowing passengers to transfer between flights across a complex but structured layout.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Multiple terminals serving domestic and international flights
  • Airline-specific concourses for major carriers
  • Automated people mover connecting terminals
  • Dedicated international terminal facilities

Passenger facilities are distributed across the airport, with a wide range of services designed to support both short-haul and long-haul travelers. The airport provides WiFi, charging areas, retail outlets, and dining options throughout its terminals.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Free WiFi and charging stations
  • Retail and duty-free shopping areas
  • Dining options across all terminals
  • Premium services and lounges

Airport Lounges

O’Hare offers a wide selection of lounge facilities across its terminals, reflecting its role as a major hub for multiple airlines. Both airline-operated lounges and independent lounges are available, catering to domestic and international passengers.

Notable lounges include:

  • United Club
  • United Polaris Lounge
  • Admirals Club
  • Delta Sky Club
  • Swissport Lounge

Dining and Food Options

Dining at O’Hare is extensive, with a mix of national chains and Chicago-based restaurants available throughout the airport. The airport offers both quick-service options and full-service dining, reflecting its role as a major hub with high passenger volumes.

Common dining options include:

  • Starbucks
  • McDonald’s
  • Tortas Frontera
  • Chili’s
  • Garrett Popcorn

Public Transport and Parking

O’Hare is well connected to downtown Chicago via the CTA Blue Line, which provides direct rail service between the airport and the city center. This connection makes it one of the most accessible major airports in the United States.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • CTA Blue Line rail service
  • Local and regional bus routes
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services
  • Private vehicles via major highways

Road access is supported by direct connections to major expressways, allowing easy access from across the Chicago metropolitan area. Parking facilities are available on-site, with a variety of options for different travel durations. More details can be found on the official ORD parking pages.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking near terminals
  • Long-term parking areas
  • Economy parking lots
  • Covered parking garages
  • Valet parking services

Runways and Operations

O’Hare operates one of the most complex runway systems in the world, with multiple parallel and intersecting runways designed to handle high traffic volumes. The airport has undergone significant runway reconfiguration to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple parallel runways
  • Additional intersecting runways
  • High-capacity layout for simultaneous operations
  • Infrastructure supporting a wide range of aircraft

The airport’s operational setup is designed to manage heavy traffic levels while maintaining flexibility under varying weather conditions, which are common in the Chicago region.

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

O’Hare plays a central role in the U.S. aviation network and is consistently ranked among the busiest airports in the country. Its hub structure supports extensive domestic connectivity while also serving as a key gateway for international travel.

The airport’s role includes:

  • A major domestic hub in the United States
  • A key international gateway
  • A central transfer hub for connecting passengers
  • A major hub for multiple airlines

Passenger demand is driven by a combination of local traffic from the Chicago metropolitan area and a large volume of connecting passengers.

Location and Catchment Area

O’Hare is located approximately 27 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of downtown Chicago. Its position provides access to one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and supports strong regional connectivity.

The airport serves:

  • Chicago metropolitan area
  • Northern Illinois
  • The Midwest region
  • Domestic and international connecting passengers

Its location near major highways and rail connections makes it easily accessible for both local and regional travelers.

Hotels Near the Airport

O’Hare is surrounded by a wide range of hotels, including several located within or very close to the airport. These hotels cater to transit passengers, business travelers, and overnight stays.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport
  • Hyatt Regency O’Hare
  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
  • Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare
  • Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare

Airport History

O’Hare International Airport began as an industrial airfield in the 1940s, originally used for manufacturing and testing aircraft during World War II. After the war, the site was converted into a commercial airport to meet growing demand for air travel in the Chicago region.

During the 1950s and 1960s, O’Hare rapidly expanded and became one of the busiest airports in the world. Its development was closely tied to the rise of jet travel, and it played a major role in shaping modern hub-and-spoke airline operations in the United States.

In the decades that followed, the airport continued to grow, with additional terminals and runways constructed to handle increasing passenger volumes. A major modernization effort in the late 20th and early 21st centuries focused on reconfiguring the runway system to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

Today, O’Hare’s layout reflects decades of expansion and redevelopment, with a complex but highly capable infrastructure designed to support its role as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.

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