Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga (CHA) flights
GoJet Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 501-mile flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 501 mi · 806 km
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying ORD to CHA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoJet Airlines | 27 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 32,821 | 1h 45m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 12,484 | 1h 49m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 9,971 | 1h 43m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 18,433 | 1h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to CHA flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:55am and the last at 9:49pm. 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 4596United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:55am | 9:44am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 4574United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:59am | 9:51am | 21 | 75% |
| UA 4543United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:25am | 1:16pm | 10 | 87% |
| UA 4397United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:30am | 1:16pm | 21 | 57% |
| UA 4465United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 2:30pm | 5:23pm | 10 | 65% |
| AA 3936American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:34pm | 5:22pm | 27 | 67% |
| UA 4467United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 2:35pm | 5:33pm | 21 | 60% |
| UA 4507United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 5:50pm | 8:49pm | 10 | 64% |
| AA 3533American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:56pm | 11:46pm | 27 | 50% |
| UA 4434United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:20pm | 12:10am | 21 | 60% |
| AA 4511American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:49pm | 12:43am | 4 | 60% |
Is ORD to CHA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,889 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (77%), those around 6pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,427 | 70% | 28 min | 3.6% |
| American Airlines | 462 | 69% | 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 92 | 82% | |
| 7am to 8am | 83 | 75% | |
| 8am to 9am | 158 | 73% | |
| 10am to 11am | 274 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 160 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 251 | 64% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 141 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 244 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 153 | 61% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 43 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 172 | 69% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 90 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 96 | 4,128 | |
| September 2025 | 119 | 5,251 | |
| October 2025 | 200 | 9,318 | |
| November 2025 | 192 | 7,115 | |
| December 2025 | 147 | 5,914 | |
| January 2026 | 89 | 4,172 | |
| February 2026 | 109 | 5,350 | |
| March 2026 | 153 | 6,792 | |
| April 2026 | 181 | 6,569 | |
| May 2026 | 159 | 6,541 | |
| June 2026 | 148 | 6,331 | |
| July 2026 | 149 | 6,408 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.