United States · 606 miles (975 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 606 miles (975 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 81 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chattanooga, Louisville and Indianapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to ATL

Book ORD to ATL with points

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

ORD to ATL with one stop

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

  • Via Chattanooga (CHA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Evansville (EVV)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Bloomington (BMI)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via South Bend (SBN)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Huntsville (HSV)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Fort Wayne (FWA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Asheville (AVL)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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See all 81 in Routes

ORD to ATL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to ATL?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL).

How far is Chicago from Atlanta by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL) are 606 miles (975 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to ATL award flights?

30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to ATL cost?

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

Where can I connect between Chicago and Atlanta?

The most direct connections are through Chattanooga (CHA), Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND), Evansville (EVV) and Nashville (BNA). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Key Lime Air through Jackson.

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.