United States · 1,199 miles (1,930 km)

Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,199 miles (1,930 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 79 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Orlando and Indianapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MIA 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 MIA to ORD with points

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

MIA to ORD with one stop

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

  • Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Chattanooga (CHA)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Augusta (AGS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Asheville (AVL)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 79 in Routes

MIA to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to ORD?

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

How far is Miami from Chicago by plane?

Miami (MIA) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,199 miles (1,930 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MIA 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 MIA 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 MIA to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Miami and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Orlando (MCO), Indianapolis (IND), Jacksonville (JAX) and Knoxville (TYS). On 78 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Louisville.

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.