ABE → ORDUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Allentown to Chicago

653 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Allentown to Chicago at a glance

653 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~59 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Allentown (ABE) to Chicago (ORD) cover 653 miles (1,050 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Allentown to Chicago covers 653 miles (1,051 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
ABE (0 mi)ORD (653 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 653 miles. Direct carriers include UA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Allentown → Chicago. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
UADirect
Baggage on Allentown → Chicago: on this route, UA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Allentown to Chicago — quick answers

How far is Allentown from Chicago by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Allentown (ABE) to Chicago (ORD) is 653 miles (1,050 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Allentown to Chicago?

The average nonstop flight time from ABE to ORD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Allentown to Chicago?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Allentown → Chicago

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~59 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chicago — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 6 of 9 routes from Allentown
Airline network
UA: 1 destinations from ABE
Alternative destination airports
MDW (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 67 mi); MSN (Madison, 109 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chicago, United States (15 mi); Milwaukee, United States (67 mi); Madison, United States (109 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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