ChicagotoLexingtonFlight Time
ORD–LEX · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Lexington (Blue Grass Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) is about 1h 15m, covering 323 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 00:49 to 22:33 local time.
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 | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Lexington
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 6-7/day flights from ORD to LEX. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 00:49
- Last departure
- 22:33
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6-7/day | Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LEX to ORD flights — 7-8/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 48 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 Chicago to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) is about 1h 15m, based on the 323-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Lexington?
Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) is about 323 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Lexington?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Lexington?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Lexington?
The ORD–LEX route is flown with Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet, Canadair reg jet 700.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Lexington
- SDF - LouisvilleLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 62 mi from LEXFlights to SDF
- CVG - CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport · 70 mi from LEXFlights to CVG