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LEX–ORD · Nonstop
Lexington (Blue Grass Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 15m, covering 323 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 7-8/day departures.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 15m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 323 mi | Nonstop | 7-8/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Lexington to Chicago
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 7-8/day flights from LEX to ORD.
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet | — |
| American Airlines | 2×/wk | Canadair reg jet 700 · Seat map | — |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to LEX flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LEX, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 50 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Lexington to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 15m, based on the 323-mile flying distance.
How far is Lexington from Chicago?
Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD) is about 323 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Lexington to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Lexington to Chicago?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Lexington to Chicago?
The LEX–ORD route is flown with Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet, Canadair reg jet 700.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Lexington
- SDF - LouisvilleLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 62 mi from LEXFlights from SDF
- CVG - CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport · 70 mi from LEXFlights from CVG
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE