Cheap flights from Cincinnati to Chicago
264 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Cincinnati to Chicago at a glance
Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Chicago (ORD) cover 264 miles (424 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago covers 264 miles (425 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 2nd most competitive of 47 routes from Cincinnati. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 264 miles. Direct carriers include AA, DL, UA and US.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly Cincinnati → Chicago. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
| US | Direct |
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Cincinnati to Chicago — quick answers
How far is Cincinnati from Chicago by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Chicago (ORD) is 264 miles (424 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 Cincinnati to Chicago?
The average nonstop flight time from CVG 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 Cincinnati to Chicago?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, DL, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.