Direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago ATL → ORD
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 45m and covers 606 miles (976 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $287, with recent bookable fares from $175. Arrivals run on time 80.3% at ATL and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1127 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than September typically saves $40 on ATL → ORD.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
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Typical weekly schedule · 120 flights per week (~17 per day) · Updated 81d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Atlanta to Chicago?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD).
Which airlines fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Atlanta to Chicago.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Atlanta to Chicago takes ~1h 45m (approximately 976 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Atlanta to Chicago?
Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Chicago operate multiple daily — 120 flights per week (~17 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Atlanta to Chicago?
Arrivals run on time 80.3% at ATL and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago?
Direct flights from Atlanta to Chicago operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Delta Air Lines flies daily, and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago?
Round-trip flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD) start at $161, with a typical fare around $287. Based on 1127 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Atlanta to Chicago, with typical fares around $287 — versus about $327 in September 2026, the most expensive.
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