Chicago O'Hare to Hartsfield-Jackson
606 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 37m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $81 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $81). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Chicago O'Hare
Chicago O'Hare is one of America's two busiest hubs and the home base for both United and American — Terminals 1 and 2 belong to United, Terminal 3 to American, and Terminal 5 handles all international arrivals. The CTA Blue Line runs from a station at the airport to downtown Loop in around 45 minutes for $5. Winter weather drives chronic delays from late November through February, so build in connection padding through ORD between Thanksgiving and President's Day.
Arriving in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta. MARTA Red and Gold lines run from the airport's own station directly into downtown in 20 minutes for $2.50 — the cheapest big-city airport transfer in the country. Fares to Atlanta peak around the Masters (early April) and SEC football weekends (autumn Saturdays); January and August are the cheapest months despite August's heat.
Who flies ORD to ATL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 37m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 37m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 37m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 37m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 37m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ORD→ATL
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Chicago to Atlanta FAQs
Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) take approximately 1h 37m for the 606-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $58. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the primary international airport for Atlanta. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.