Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (ORD) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 102 flights a week in July 2026. The 678-mile flight takes about 2h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 678 mi ยท 1,091 km
- Flight time
- 2h 28m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying PHL to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 60 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 358,289 | 2h 27m |
| United Airlines | 39 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 227,790 | 2h 30m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 32,120 | 2h 32m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,799 | 2h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHL to ORD flight schedule
27 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 17 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:15am and the last at 11:03pm. 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 1652American Airlines | 5:15am | 6:38am | 4 | 83% |
| AA 2386American Airlines | 5:43am | 7:30am | 27 | 89% |
| UA 660United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:30am | 10 | 87% |
| UA 2740United Airlines | 6:25am | 7:50am | 21 | 95% |
| AA 3074American Airlines | 7:30am | 9:05am | 31 | 85% |
| UA 1811United Airlines | 8:05am | 9:34am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 1146United Airlines | 8:20am | 9:45am | 21 | 62% |
| AA 2095American Airlines | 9:33am | 11:08am | 31 | 82% |
| UA 2632United Airlines | 10:34am | 11:59am | 21 | 57% |
| AA 1041American Airlines | 10:35am | 12:09pm | 4 | 80% |
| AA 865American Airlines | 10:36am | 12:12pm | 27 | 85% |
| UA 2207United Airlines | 11:38am | 1:06pm | 10 | 77% |
| AA 1854American Airlines | 12:42pm | 2:15pm | 27 | 76% |
| AA 2925American Airlines | 12:42pm | 2:15pm | 4 | 79% |
| UA 2784United Airlines | 1:30pm | 2:55pm | 29 | 65% |
| AA 470American Airlines | 3:20pm | 5:01pm | 31 | 65% |
| UA 308United Airlines | 5:01pm | 6:31pm | 31 | 61% |
| AA 1012American Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:26pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 2041American Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:46pm | 27 | 50% |
| F9 2111Frontier Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:47pm | 21 | 57% |
| UA 2665United Airlines | 6:56pm | 8:26pm | 20 | 53% |
| UA 2797United Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:33pm | 10 | 36% |
| AA 2054American Airlines | 7:37pm | 9:30pm | 27 | 55% |
| AA 490American Airlines | 8:51pm | 10:30pm | 27 | 60% |
| AA 3042American Airlines | 9:32pm | 11:30pm | 4 | 62% |
| AA 2668American Airlines | 10:10pm | 11:44pm | 27 | 77% |
| AA 2840American Airlines | 11:03pm | 12:29am | 4 | 65% |
Is PHL to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 5,075 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 6pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,032 | 75% | 25 min | 4.5% |
| United Airlines | 1,847 | 72% | 31 min | 2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 196 | 56% | 53 min | 5.1% |
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 | 128 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 430 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 363 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 297 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 225 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 631 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 149 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 450 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 303 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 127 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 256 | 65% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 216 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 551 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 331 | 51% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 298 | 56% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 125 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 424 | 60,109 | |
| September 2025 | 409 | 55,945 | |
| October 2025 | 440 | 58,851 | |
| November 2025 | 390 | 48,153 | |
| December 2025 | 337 | 44,465 | |
| January 2026 | 303 | 36,748 | |
| February 2026 | 329 | 35,195 | |
| March 2026 | 361 | 44,720 | |
| April 2026 | 417 | 49,623 | |
| May 2026 | 486 | 61,510 | |
| June 2026 | 476 | 62,461 | |
| July 2026 | 453 | 62,280 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.