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Cheap flights from Harrisburg to Chicago

593 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Harrisburg to Chicago at a glance

593 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~53 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago (ORD) cover 593 miles (954 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Harrisburg to Chicago covers 593 miles (954 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 2nd most competitive of 12 routes from Harrisburg. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
MDT (0 mi)ORD (593 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 593 miles. Direct carriers include AA, UA and US.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Harrisburg → Chicago. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on Harrisburg → Chicago: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while UA and US may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Harrisburg to Chicago — quick answers

How far is Harrisburg from Chicago by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Chicago (ORD) is 593 miles (954 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Harrisburg to Chicago?

The average nonstop flight time from MDT to ORD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Harrisburg to Chicago?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Harrisburg → Chicago

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~53 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chicago — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 2 of 12 routes from Harrisburg
Airline network
AA: 4 destinations from MDT; US: 4 destinations from MDT; UA: 2 destinations from MDT
Alternative destination airports
MDW (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 67 mi); MSN (Madison, 109 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chicago, United States (15 mi); Milwaukee, United States (67 mi); Madison, United States (109 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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