Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 584-mile flight takes about 2h 20m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 584 mi · 940 km
- Flight time
- 2h 20m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying BHM to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 14 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 38,619 | 2h 18m |
| GoJet Airlines | 13 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 31,769 | 2h 19m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 3,986 | 2h 33m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 12,115 | 2h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BHM to ORD flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:22am and the last at 6:16pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4181American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:22am | 8:49am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 4912American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:30am | 9:07am | 26 | 81% |
| UA 4449United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:18am | 9:41am | 11 | 88% |
| UA 3528United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:20am | 9:45am | 20 | 85% |
| AA 6208American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:23pm | 2:53pm | 27 | 46% |
| UA 4171United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 1:07pm | 3:32pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 4168United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 1:22pm | 3:45pm | 10 | 61% |
| AA 3971American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 3:37pm | 6:00pm | 4 | 80% |
| UA 3495United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:16pm | 8:40pm | 21 | 50% |
Is BHM to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,927 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (85%), those around 5pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,027 | 76% | 27 min | 2.7% |
| American Airlines | 900 | 77% | 22 min | 1.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 315 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 402 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 190 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 180 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 54 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 41 | 60% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 299 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 90 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 164 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 123 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 154 | 7,492 | |
| September 2025 | 165 | 8,290 | |
| October 2025 | 204 | 8,897 | |
| November 2025 | 166 | 7,026 | |
| December 2025 | 150 | 6,018 | |
| January 2026 | 146 | 5,209 | |
| February 2026 | 152 | 7,384 | |
| March 2026 | 174 | 8,618 | |
| April 2026 | 176 | 8,089 | |
| May 2026 | 169 | 8,076 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 5,717 | |
| July 2026 | 119 | 5,887 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.