Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) flights
Nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International to Blue Grass Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
324 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying ORD to LEX
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): NetJets Aviation.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX) · we don't have LEX's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Chicago (ORD)
- ORD to LEX on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Lexington?
About 1h 21m gate to gate for the 521 km (324 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to LEX?
American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 12 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).