Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Republic Airline, United Airlines, American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 49 flights a week in July 2026. The 594-mile flight takes about 2h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 594 mi · 956 km
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying MDT to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 14 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 22,225 | 2h 13m |
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 63,088 | 2h 15m |
| American Airlines | 10 | Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 | 21,502 | 2h 15m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 21,593 | 2h 10m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 12,349 | 2h 19m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 34,368 | 2h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDT to ORD flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:53am and the last at 7:45pm. 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 4651American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:53am | 7:14am | 4 | 97% |
| AA 4406American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 7:21am | 27 | 89% |
| UA 2684United Airlines | 6:30am | 7:41am | 31 | 82% |
| UA 4185United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:40am | 11:56am | 10 | 94% |
| UA 4429United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:40am | 11:53am | 21 | 62% |
| AA 4746American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:41am | 12:55pm | 4 | 84% |
| AA 2236American Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:35pm | 27 | 44% |
| UA 5568United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:11pm | 3:30pm | 10 | 50% |
| UA 3624United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:17pm | 3:33pm | 21 | 68% |
| UA 2642United Airlines | 5:54pm | 7:05pm | 21 | 43% |
| UA 2860United Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:05pm | 10 | 53% |
| AA 1408American Airlines | 7:31pm | 9:00pm | 27 | 37% |
| AA 3243American Airlines | 7:45pm | 9:16pm | 4 | 61% |
Is MDT to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 2,653 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (84%), those around 5pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,495 | 73% | 28 min | 2.6% |
| American Airlines | 1,158 | 75% | 25 min | 2.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 96 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 581 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 166 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 343 | 77% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 253 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 54 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 201 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 83 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 80 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 407 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 123 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 103 | 51% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 73 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 192 | 12,407 | |
| September 2025 | 180 | 13,984 | |
| October 2025 | 227 | 15,506 | |
| November 2025 | 216 | 12,174 | |
| December 2025 | 208 | 12,497 | |
| January 2026 | 171 | 11,272 | |
| February 2026 | 181 | 13,143 | |
| March 2026 | 199 | 14,993 | |
| April 2026 | 269 | 17,839 | |
| May 2026 | 265 | 18,734 | |
| June 2026 | 223 | 16,307 | |
| July 2026 | 219 | 16,269 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.