Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) flights
SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 323-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 323 mi · 520 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying ORD to LEX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 26 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 71,544 | 1h 31m |
| GoJet Airlines | 19 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 33,695 | 1h 28m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 14,326 | 1h 23m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 1,453 | 1h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to LEX flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:16am and the last at 10:00pm. 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 6244American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:16am | 10:50am | 4 | 76% |
| AA 5012American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:56am | 11:27am | 27 | 71% |
| UA 5688United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:36am | 1:16pm | 21 | 62% |
| UA 4502United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:40am | 1:20pm | 10 | 74% |
| UA 4558United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 2:30pm | 5:03pm | 10 | 71% |
| UA 4482United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 2:59pm | 5:35pm | 21 | 74% |
| AA 5014American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:54pm | 6:25pm | 27 | 42% |
| AA 6245American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:00pm | 6:38pm | 4 | 66% |
| UA 5383United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:50pm | 8:28pm | 21 | 55% |
| UA 5287United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:51pm | 8:29pm | 9 | 67% |
| AA 4944American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:15pm | 11:46pm | 27 | 37% |
| UA 4468United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:20pm | 11:59pm | 7 | 63% |
| UA 5414United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:20pm | 11:55pm | 21 | 67% |
| AA 6498American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:00pm | 12:25am | 4 | 55% |
Is ORD to LEX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,583 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (77%), those around 5pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,552 | 68% | 27 min | 3.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,031 | 68% | 32 min | 3.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 79 | 76% | |
| 8am to 9am | 246 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 333 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 146 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 406 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 196 | 61% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 58 | 52% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 238 | 56% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 125 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 55 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 194 | 64% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 412 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 207 | 10,631 | |
| September 2025 | 210 | 11,547 | |
| October 2025 | 242 | 13,738 | |
| November 2025 | 192 | 8,737 | |
| December 2025 | 180 | 8,146 | |
| January 2026 | 161 | 7,166 | |
| February 2026 | 176 | 8,329 | |
| March 2026 | 204 | 9,732 | |
| April 2026 | 246 | 12,246 | |
| May 2026 | 281 | 11,488 | |
| June 2026 | 198 | 9,284 | |
| July 2026 | 201 | 9,974 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.