United States · 599 miles (964 km)

Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 599 miles (964 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 89 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cincinnati, Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport and Indianapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from CLT to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book CLT to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CLT to ORD with one stop

89 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Fort Wayne (FWA)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via South Bend (SBN)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Charleston (CRW)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Lewisburg (LWB)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 89 in Routes

CLT to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Charlotte from Chicago by plane?

Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD) are 599 miles (964 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CLT to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CLT to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CLT to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Charlotte and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Cincinnati (CVG), Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI), Indianapolis (IND), Lexington (LEX) and Dayton (DAY). On 85 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Cincinnati.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.