Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airline, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 39 flights a week in July 2026. The 717-mile flight takes about 2h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 717 mi · 1,154 km
- Flight time
- 2h 31m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying ORF to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 19 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 15,774 | 2h 33m |
| Republic Airline | 13 | Embraer E175 | 27,146 | 2h 30m |
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 22,619 | 2h 29m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-900ER | 67,480 | 2h 31m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 9,706 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to ORD flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 6:17pm. 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 3589United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 7:34am | 17 | 100% |
| UA 5690United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:29am | 10 | 71% |
| AA 3384American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:24am | 8:00am | 26 | 92% |
| AA 4683American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:40am | 8:20am | 4 | 88% |
| UA 5901United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:48am | 12:27pm | 10 | 72% |
| AA 3390American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 12:43pm | 2:12pm | 27 | 76% |
| UA 3518United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:00pm | 2:34pm | 21 | 85% |
| UA 5334United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:41pm | 10 | 76% |
| UA 1251United Airlines | 5:02pm | 6:30pm | 21 | 38% |
| AA 4164American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:17pm | 8:01pm | 31 | 63% |
Is ORF to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,959 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (86%), those around 6pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 988 | 78% | 17 min | 1.6% |
| American Airlines | 971 | 75% | 18 min | 3% |
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 | 407 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 255 | 78% | |
| 8am to 9am | 55 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 165 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 93 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 156 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 104 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 141 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 223 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 209 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 44 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 122 | 12,835 | |
| September 2025 | 141 | 12,359 | |
| October 2025 | 170 | 12,446 | |
| November 2025 | 141 | 10,585 | |
| December 2025 | 157 | 13,140 | |
| January 2026 | 99 | 8,424 | |
| February 2026 | 121 | 8,398 | |
| March 2026 | 147 | 10,143 | |
| April 2026 | 166 | 11,181 | |
| May 2026 | 208 | 16,242 | |
| June 2026 | 194 | 15,179 | |
| July 2026 | 177 | 12,874 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.