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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Typical prices: $246-$483
American Airlines
Sat 1/13Fri 1/19
PIT - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $248-$484
American Airlines
Fri 11/9Sun 11/11
PIT - ORD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 59m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $110 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to O'Hare Intl (PIT-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to O'Hare Intl

Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
10:19 am - 2:29 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 10m1 stop New York LaGuardia
American Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 8:36 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 42mnonstop
$251American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
5:47 am - 10:03 amPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
9:02 pm - 11:46 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 44mnonstop
$251American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 7:17 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 30m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:51 am - 5:32 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 41m1 stop Orlando
$251Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 10:27 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 8:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 45mnonstop
$251American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:01 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
9:38 pm - 12:22 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 44mnonstop
$251American Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:30 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 30m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:01 am - 12:49 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 48m1 stop Orlando
$256Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
Frontier Logo
1:44 pm - 1:02 amPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 18m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
5:01 am - 12:49 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 48m1 stop Orlando
$258Frontier
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
6:27 am - 7:20 amPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53mnonstop
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9:28 pm - 11:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 31mnonstop
$282United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:23 amPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:06 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 36mnonstop
$295United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:23 amPIT  Pittsburgh-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:06 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 36mnonstop
$295United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically range from $246 to $483. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $251, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It’s 32% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 27% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at $266 round-trip.
•July ($390) and October ($375) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 60% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh to O'Hare Intl

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on ANA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

Key details for Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$117
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 18% increase in travelers.
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Your Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 8:04 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 59m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 1h 59m, covering 411 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $246 to $483, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $348 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $110 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $350 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

    • United Airlines: 93% on time
    • American Airlines: 90% on time
    • Delta: 25% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $251 to $1,206. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 17% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $443, a difference of $204.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Pittsburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 5h 45m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 10h 59m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $239, about $204 less than Monday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 60% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for September. Fares historically average $266 round-trip in that month - typically $124 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 93% of United Airlines flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 14m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Philadelphia Airport (PHL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $110 round-trip on this route - about $240 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Find which airlines fly direct from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Pittsburgh

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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