United States · 1,696 miles (2,730 km)

Ontario (ONT) to Chicago (ORD) flights

American AAdvantage logo
5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Ontario (ONT) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Ontario (ONT) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,696 miles (2,730 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix and more.

How many miles ONT to ORD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines12,500$33.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ONT 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 ONT to ORD with points

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

ONT to ORD with one stop

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

  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Alaska Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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ONT to ORD: common questions

How many miles does ONT to ORD cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ONT to ORD?

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

How far is Ontario from Chicago by plane?

Ontario (ONT) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,696 miles (2,730 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ONT 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.

Where can I connect between Ontario and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Dallas (DFW). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.

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.