Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Envoy Air, Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 108 flights a week in July 2026. The 264-mile flight takes about 1h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 264 mi · 425 km
- Flight time
- 1h 36m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying CVG to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 29 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 67,685 | 1h 32m |
| Republic Airline | 29 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 74,415 | 1h 34m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 18 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 44,496 | 1h 40m |
| United Airlines | 16 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200 | 89,463 | 1h 41m |
| GoJet Airlines | 15 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 5,935 | 1h 39m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 7,203 | 1h 45m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 1,646 | 1h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CVG to ORD flight schedule
27 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 13 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:25am and the last at 8:27pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2778United Airlines | 5:25am | 5:54am | 20 | 90% |
| AA 4094American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:00am | 6:36am | 31 | 82% |
| UA 5618United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 6:36am | 8 | 83% |
| UA 2752United Airlines | 7:00am | 7:38am | 31 | 83% |
| AA 3894American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:30am | 9:09am | 31 | 72% |
| UA 3635United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:00am | 9:35am | 21 | 76% |
| UA 3497United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:08am | 9:45am | 7 | 72% |
| AA 4915American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:54am | 10:35am | 27 | 81% |
| AA 3489American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:05am | 10:37am | 4 | 83% |
| UA 1357United Airlines | 11:17am | 11:52am | 21 | 76% |
| UA 3485United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:17am | 11:53am | 10 | 84% |
| AA 3488American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 12:04pm | 12:36pm | 4 | 89% |
| UA 731United Airlines | 12:29pm | 1:03pm | 21 | 62% |
| AA 4483American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 12:34pm | 1:14pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 4412American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:31pm | 2:08pm | 4 | 79% |
| UA 1107United Airlines | 1:56pm | 2:29pm | 5 | 76% |
| UA 4746United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:56pm | 2:29pm | 5 | 62% |
| AA 4478American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:59pm | 2:39pm | 27 | 68% |
| UA 1371United Airlines | 2:05pm | 2:39pm | 21 | 57% |
| AA 4143American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 3:44pm | 4:20pm | 28 | 64% |
| UA 4171United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 4:12pm | 4:52pm | 10 | 76% |
| UA 4184United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 4:15pm | 4:52pm | 15 | 36% |
| UA 5845United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:15pm | 4:52pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 1813United Airlines | 6:12pm | 6:50pm | 10 | 47% |
| UA 1396United Airlines | 6:26pm | 7:00pm | 18 | 41% |
| UA 4177United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:54pm | 8:34pm | 10 | 77% |
| AA 4943American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:27pm | 9:14pm | 27 | 54% |
Is CVG to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 4,874 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (81%), those around 6pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,449 | 72% | 26 min | 3.6% |
| American Airlines | 2,425 | 70% | 28 min | 3.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 126 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 360 | 81% | |
| 7am to 8am | 465 | 71% | |
| 8am to 9am | 336 | 70% | |
| 9am to 10am | 342 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 153 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 388 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 402 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 208 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 384 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 227 | 57% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 468 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 181 | 42% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 313 | 49% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 356 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 117 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 405 | 26,207 | |
| September 2025 | 401 | 27,968 | |
| October 2025 | 418 | 28,726 | |
| November 2025 | 348 | 20,750 | |
| December 2025 | 350 | 20,109 | |
| January 2026 | 292 | 16,192 | |
| February 2026 | 321 | 18,776 | |
| March 2026 | 405 | 23,271 | |
| April 2026 | 400 | 22,814 | |
| May 2026 | 451 | 28,747 | |
| June 2026 | 438 | 28,690 | |
| July 2026 | 479 | 29,721 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.