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The Philadelphia to Chicago route at a glance
Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare is roughly 680 miles, a flight of about two hours, and Chicago is an hour behind Philadelphia on the clock. Both airports are American hubs, which makes this a well-used business route with a reasonable spread of departure times through the day. Chicago winters can bring weather delays at O'Hare, so if you're on a tight connection there, it's sensible to build in a little extra time during the colder months.
Tips for this route
- Winter storms can delay flights at both airports. If you’re flying between December and March, avoid very tight connections.
- It’s a common business route, so early-morning and evening flights are the ones people book first.
- Chicago also has Midway. Tell us if it works for you and we’ll compare.
How it works
- Call 1-800-369-5081 or send a fare-check request with your dates and number of travelers.
- We check American fares between Philadelphia and Chicago.
- You review the options and confirm before anything is booked.
Questions about this route
Are you American Airlines?
No. TravelonAir is an independent travel agency and is not affiliated with American Airlines.
Does winter weather affect this route?
Chicago can see weather delays at O'Hare in winter, so it's worth some extra buffer if you're connecting there.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Chicago?
Yes. Chicago is one hour behind Philadelphia.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Around two hours.
Can you book the return flight too?
Yes. Tell us your dates for both directions, or ask for two one-way tickets. We’ll compare the options.