Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 46 flights a week in July 2026. The 323-mile flight takes about 1h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 323 mi · 520 km
- Flight time
- 1h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying LEX to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 27 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 70,509 | 1h 44m |
| GoJet Airlines | 19 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 33,823 | 1h 44m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 15,835 | 1h 37m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 1,239 | 1h 43m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LEX to ORD flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:35am and the last at 6:59pm. 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 4976American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:35am | 6:10am | 4 | 83% |
| AA 4963American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:30am | 7:26am | 27 | 82% |
| UA 5258United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:00am | 7:45am | 21 | 95% |
| UA 5293United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:00am | 7:52am | 7 | 91% |
| UA 5445United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:52am | 10:40am | 21 | 75% |
| UA 4470United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:12am | 10:58am | 6 | 96% |
| UA 5383United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:12am | 10:58am | 4 | 83% |
| AA 6244American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:22am | 12:06pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 5012American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:57am | 12:44pm | 27 | 50% |
| UA 5443United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:51pm | 2:35pm | 21 | 57% |
| UA 4404United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 1:55pm | 2:46pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 4582United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 5:55pm | 6:41pm | 10 | 71% |
| UA 4426United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:15pm | 7:05pm | 21 | 70% |
| AA 6245American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:43pm | 7:44pm | 4 | 73% |
| AA 5014American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:59pm | 7:59pm | 27 | 36% |
Is LEX to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 2,584 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (87%), those around 6pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,552 | 75% | 26 min | 3.3% |
| American Airlines | 1,032 | 71% | 35 min | 3.2% |
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 | 125 | 86% | |
| 6am to 7am | 186 | 81% | |
| 7am to 8am | 352 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 107 | 70% | |
| 10am to 11am | 356 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 276 | 71% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 259 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 125 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 90 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 296 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 273 | 59% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 102 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 206 | 10,539 | |
| September 2025 | 208 | 11,650 | |
| October 2025 | 242 | 12,999 | |
| November 2025 | 194 | 9,194 | |
| December 2025 | 179 | 8,633 | |
| January 2026 | 159 | 6,572 | |
| February 2026 | 176 | 8,185 | |
| March 2026 | 207 | 9,659 | |
| April 2026 | 246 | 12,108 | |
| May 2026 | 283 | 12,455 | |
| June 2026 | 205 | 9,621 | |
| July 2026 | 204 | 9,829 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.