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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Search Chicago O'Hare to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, with O'Hare's nonstop list, Terminal 5 checkpoint hours, MARTA into the city and ATL pickup points.

ORD to ATL · 606 mi · 1h 56m est.

ORD to ATL
606 miles
1h 56m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Atlanta flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 56m (estimated)

ORD → ATL

Cheapest cached price

$149

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 26, 2026.

Planning a trip from Chicago to Atlanta? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 56m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $149 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Atlanta at a glance

ORD to ATL is about 606 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Atlanta on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Atlanta (ATL)
Average Flight Time	~1h 56m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$149
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	606 miles (ORD to ATL)
Time in Atlanta	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Atlanta on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Atlanta

This page searches Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport on the CTA Orange Line. O'Hare's nonstop list, dated 1 Sep 2026, names American, Delta, Frontier and United on the Atlanta route, and schedules change, so check the stops on each result. Delta, Frontier, United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Delta says its O'Hare flights moved to Terminal 5 in October 2022.

Delta flyers start at Terminal 5, whose checkpoint O'Hare lists as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The CTA Blue Line does not reach Terminal 5 directly: ride it to O'Hare station, head to Terminal 2, then take the free Airport Transit System across. Passengers on United, American or Frontier should read their boarding pass or airline app for the terminal.

Hartsfield-Jackson has seven concourses, T and A to F, joined to the Domestic Terminal by the Plane Train and a walkway. MARTA Red and Gold line trains start at Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims. ATL puts rideshare pickups in the North Economy lot, through North baggage claim and out of door LN1 on the lower level, while taxis wait in Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10.

Between 12 Sep and 6 Oct 2026, EazAir logged its first 21 fare checks for ORD to ATL, each pricing the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult 30 days ahead. They returned 14 different results; the highest was at least double the lowest, and the lowest came on 21 Sep. Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include a carry-on, while United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle allow a personal item only. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Atlanta flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

About Atlanta

Areas to know in Atlanta

Midtown
Virginia-Highland
Old Fourth Ward

Weather in Atlanta

A humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; spring brings the city's well-known dogwood and azalea blooms.

Chicago to Atlanta: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Atlanta (ATL) served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Airline	ATL terminal or concourse
JetBlue	Domestic Terminal North.
Southwest	Concourse C.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

ATL does not publish which side each airline uses. These rows come from JetBlue's and Southwest's own pages on 17 Oct 2026.

The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F.
ATL has seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E and F. ATL says the Plane Train connects all concourses and runs through the Transportation Mall.
The Arrivals level of the International Terminal serves passengers arriving in the United States. A free shuttle there goes to the Domestic Terminal.
MARTA Airport station is at the west end of the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South baggage claims.

Getting from ATL	Where to board	Where it goes
MARTA Red and Gold lines	Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.	North into Atlanta. After rush hour, MARTA says riders for Buckhead or North Springs may need a Gold (Doraville) train, then a Red (North Springs) train at Lindbergh Center.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)	Domestic: the North Economy lot. Go through North baggage claim, down to the lower level and out of door LN1. From the South side, follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal first. International: the arrival level curb.	ATL advises requesting your ride once you reach the pickup zone.
Taxis	Domestic: Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. International: the arrival level outside door A-1.	Door to door.
ATL SkyTrain	Walk out of the west end of the terminal under the covered walkway, then take the escalator up to the station. ATL says it runs 24 hours a day.	The Rental Car Center, open 24 hours, and the ATL West Parking Deck.
Terminal shuttle	International Terminal Arrivals level. At the Rental Car Center, the bottom lower level curb. ATL says it runs about every 15 minutes.	Links the International Terminal, the Domestic Terminal and the Rental Car Center.
Shared-ride and hotel shuttles	Domestic: Aisle B of the Ground Transportation Center for shared rides, Aisle C for hotel shuttles. International: outside on the arrival level, right of door A3.	Hotels and shared-ride stops.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 21 fare checks from Chicago to Atlanta ran from 12 Sep to 6 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Atlanta to Chicago, EazAir's first 23 checks ran from 10 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 21 checks returned 14 different results. The lowest result came on 21 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Frequently asked questions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Directions to the Rental Car Center (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Atlanta airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Atlanta (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to ATL, 12 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026; ATL to ORD, 10 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare to Atlanta?

O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows Atlanta served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Which O'Hare terminal does Delta use?

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022. O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

How do I get from ATL into Atlanta by train?

Take MARTA from Airport station at the west end of the Domestic Terminal. After rush hour, MARTA says riders for Buckhead or North Springs may need a Gold (Doraville) train, then a Red train at Lindbergh Center.

Where is rideshare pickup at Hartsfield-Jackson?

ATL says Domestic Terminal rideshare pickups are in the North Economy lot, through North baggage claim and the lower-level escalators to door LN1. From the South side, follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal first.

Do the basic fares from Chicago to Atlanta include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include a carry-on and a personal item. Frontier without a bundle includes only a personal item, as does United Basic Economy on domestic flights for most travellers.

How far is Chicago O'Hare from Atlanta?

ORD and ATL are about 606 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.