Chicago to Atlanta Flight Time & Schedules

How Long Does a Flight from Chicago to Atlanta Usually Take?

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Atlanta generally takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Actual scheduled time can vary according to the departure airport, airline, weather, air traffic and routing used on the day. Current schedules include daily nonstop options between the two cities.

Travelers can depart from either O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and fly directly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Both O’Hare and Midway are operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation, while ATL is Atlanta’s principal commercial airport.

Connecting itineraries are also available, but they take longer because of the additional flight segment and layover. For the shortest overall journey, a nonstop service is usually the most straightforward option.

Usual Journey Time from Chicago to Atlanta

Direct flights between Chicago and Atlanta typically take around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The exact duration depends on whether the flight leaves from O’Hare or Midway, as well as the individual airline timetable.

Although the route is relatively short, weather, airport congestion and air traffic restrictions can sometimes affect the scheduled or actual journey time.

Nonstop flights from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) generally fall within the 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes overall Chicago–Atlanta flight-time range.

American Airlines operates daily ORD–ATL service, while Delta Air Lines and United Airlines also provide nonstop flights on the route.

O’Hare is one of Chicago’s two major commercial airports and provides a large selection of departures to Atlanta.

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Atlanta also usually take around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes nonstop.

Current direct services from Midway include flights operated by Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. Southwest lists an average MDW–ATL flight time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Passengers flying from Midway arrive at the same destination airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Chicago to Atlanta Flight Duration by Departure Airport

Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Flight Time
O’Hare International Airport (ORD)	Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)	ORD–ATL	Around 1 hr 45 mins–2 hrs 15 mins nonstop
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)	Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)	MDW–ATL	Around 1 hr 45 mins–2 hrs 15 mins nonstop

These times are approximate and may change according to the airline schedule, weather, air traffic and operational conditions.

Airlines Offering Nonstop Flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Time Difference Between Chicago and Atlanta

Atlanta is one hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago follows Central Time, while Atlanta operates on Eastern Time.

For example, when it is 8:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 AM in Atlanta.

Both cities observe daylight saving time, so the one-hour difference normally remains the same throughout the year.

Airline schedules display departure times according to Chicago local time and arrival times according to Atlanta local time. Travelers should therefore consider the one-hour difference when checking the total journey shown on their itinerary.

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