Cheap flights from Chicago to Philadelphia
676 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Chicago to Philadelphia at a glance
Cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia (PHL) cover 676 miles (1,087 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Chicago to Philadelphia covers 676 miles (1,088 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 676 miles. Direct carriers include AA, UA and US.
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Airlines on this route
3 airlines fly Chicago → Philadelphia. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
| US | Direct |
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Chicago to Philadelphia — quick answers
How far is Chicago from Philadelphia by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 676 miles (1,087 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 Chicago to Philadelphia?
The average nonstop flight time from ORD to PHL 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 Chicago to Philadelphia?
3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.