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PHL → ORD

Distance
676 mi
Carriers
2

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a US domestic route of about 676 miles. American connects its Philadelphia hub to Chicago against United's O'Hare operation on a busy business corridor. Philadelphia to Chicago carries corporate and connecting demand on frequent narrowbody flights.

Route map from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (ORD) PHL ORD
Philadelphia (PHL) → Chicago (ORD) 676 miles · great-circle

Connecting Philadelphia, United States with Chicago, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 676-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 51m. Departures use Philadelphia International Airport, a 7 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines; arrivals land at O'Hare International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the PHL–ORD sector stay competitive year-round.

Route facts

Route Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Distance676 miles
Nonstop flight timeapproximately 1h 51m
Nonstop carriers2
Aircraft typesAirbus A319, Boeing 737, Embraer E175
MarketUS domestic

Carriers on this route

American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop service from Philadelphia to Chicago. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.

  • American Airlines (AA)
  • United Airlines (UA)

Aircraft on this route

Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 between Philadelphia and Chicago. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.

Best time to fly

May, June, September, and October provide the steadiest weather and operations. Winter storms can disrupt both Northeast and Midwest ends.

Connecting your trip

Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.

Fares & booking

Fares on the Philadelphia to Chicago route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for PHL–ORD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 676 miles (1,088 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 51m.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Chicago?
American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
What aircraft are used on the PHL to ORD route?
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737 and Embraer E175 on the Philadelphia–Chicago route.
When is the best time to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?
May, June, September, and October provide the steadiest weather and operations. Winter storms can disrupt both Northeast and Midwest ends.
Is PHL to ORD a nonstop flight?
Yes. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
What countries does the PHL to ORD route connect?
This route links Philadelphia, United States with Chicago, United States.
Which airports does the Philadelphia to Chicago route use?
Flights depart Philadelphia International Airport (PHL/KPHL) in Philadelphia and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago.

Data sources

  • Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.