Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Atlanta
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 606 miles, 1h 40m nonstop.
ORD to ATL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 606 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 31all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadAtlanta vs Chicago
Chicago to Atlanta
Round trips from $55
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Atlanta
8 airlines fly nonstop with 31 departures a day combined.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly ORD to ATL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Atlanta: The world's busiest airport and a city worth the stop
Hartsfield–Jackson is the busiest airport on earth and Delta's home, so Atlanta is reachable nonstop from almost anywhere in the US at low fares. The city itself has the civil rights history, the BeltLine and a food scene that goes far beyond fried chicken.
Best time to visit: March–May (dogwoods and azaleas) and October–November are pleasant. Summer is hot and humid; winter is mild with rare ice days and low fares.
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Search Chicago to AtlantaChicago to Atlanta: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 1h 40m gate to gate, covering 606 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to ATL?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL), with 31 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $55 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Atlanta flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and ATL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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