Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) to Chicago (ORD) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines. The two airports are 480 miles (773 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Atlanta and Dulles.
Airlines flying nonstop from TRI to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book TRI to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
TRI to ORD with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Dulles (IAD)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines
TRI to ORD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from TRI to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport from Chicago by plane?
Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) and Chicago (ORD) are 480 miles (773 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TRI to ORD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does TRI 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 TRI to ORD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Bristol, VA/Johnson City/Kingsport and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Dulles (IAD). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
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.