United States · 343 miles (552 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Akron (CAK) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Akron (CAK): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 343 miles (552 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Washington, Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to CAK

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

Book ORD to CAK with points

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

ORD to CAK with one stop

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

  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Wilmington (ILM)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Allegiant Air logo
    Breeze Airways logo

ORD to CAK: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to CAK?

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

How far is Chicago from Akron by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Akron (CAK) are 343 miles (552 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 CAK 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 ORD to CAK 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 CAK with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Akron?

The most direct connections are through Washington (DCA), Charlotte (CLT), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Wilmington (ILM) and Myrtle Beach (MYR). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.

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.