Kearney (EAR) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Kearney Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 583-mile flight takes about 2h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 583 mi · 938 km
- Flight time
- 2h 14m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying EAR to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ200 | 3,202 | 2h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EAR to ORD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 1:27pm and the last at 5:58pm. 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 6075United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:27pm | 3:37pm | 10 | 72% |
| UA 5125United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:58pm | 8:00pm | 21 | 36% |
Is EAR to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 57% of 124 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 1pm were the most punctual (68%), those around 5pm the least (33%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 124 | 57% | 42 min | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm to 2pm | 82 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 21 | 38% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 18 | 33% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 1 | 32 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 1,162 | |
| June 2026 | 28 | 947 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 1,061 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.