United States · 410 miles (660 km)

Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 410 miles (660 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Louisville and Toronto and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PIT 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 PIT to ORD with points

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

PIT to ORD with one stop

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

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Greenville (GSP)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Norfolk (ORF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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See all 23 in Routes

PIT to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PIT to ORD?

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

How far is Pittsburgh from Chicago by plane?

Pittsburgh (PIT) and Chicago (ORD) are 410 miles (660 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

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

Where can I connect between Pittsburgh and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Louisville (SDF), Toronto (YYZ), Dulles (IAD) and Saint Louis (STL). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

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.