Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 51 flights a week in July 2026. The 491-mile flight takes about 2h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 491 mi · 790 km
- Flight time
- 2h 1m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MEM to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 19 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 44,644 | 1h 59m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 18 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ700 | 50,157 | 2h 2m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 27,696 | 1h 59m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 23,911 | 2h 1m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 6,875 | 2h 5m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 1,842 | 2h 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to ORD flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:32am and the last at 6:35pm. 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 4362American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:32am | 8:45am | 26 | 72% |
| AA 3758American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:36am | 8:45am | 4 | 87% |
| UA 2050United Airlines | 7:15am | 9:21am | 21 | 62% |
| UA 247United Airlines | 7:25am | 9:30am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 5672United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:47am | 11:59am | 29 | 82% |
| AA 3959American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:26am | 12:28pm | 27 | 74% |
| UA 5780United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:37pm | 4:46pm | 31 | 68% |
| AA 3675American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:39pm | 4:43pm | 4 | 64% |
| AA 4285American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 3:59pm | 6:10pm | 27 | 68% |
| AA 4507American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:44pm | 8:08pm | 27 | 56% |
| UA 4409United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:31pm | 8:37pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 5703United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:31pm | 8:37pm | 15 | 50% |
| UA 5336United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:35pm | 8:40pm | 10 | 33% |
Is MEM to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 2,707 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (85%), those around 6pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,374 | 73% | 25 min | 4% |
| American Airlines | 1,333 | 75% | 19 min | 4.1% |
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 | 55 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 226 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 490 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 262 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 342 | 78% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 94 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 57 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 342 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 180 | 64% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 175 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 344 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 115 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 224 | 13,731 | |
| September 2025 | 213 | 13,512 | |
| October 2025 | 227 | 14,817 | |
| November 2025 | 210 | 12,587 | |
| December 2025 | 205 | 11,544 | |
| January 2026 | 168 | 9,241 | |
| February 2026 | 202 | 10,536 | |
| March 2026 | 226 | 12,554 | |
| April 2026 | 235 | 14,032 | |
| May 2026 | 222 | 14,263 | |
| June 2026 | 228 | 14,091 | |
| July 2026 | 226 | 14,217 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.