Chicago (ORD) to Kearney (EAR) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Kearney (EAR): United Airlines. The two airports are 582 miles (936 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Denver.
Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to EAR
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to EAR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to EAR with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
ORD to EAR: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to EAR?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Kearney (EAR).
How far is Chicago from Kearney by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Kearney (EAR) are 582 miles (936 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 EAR award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ORD to EAR 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 EAR with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Kearney?
The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
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.