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Flights from Chicago to Abilene
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Abilene. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Denver, about 4h 56m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 56m
Chicago to Abilene at a glance
Fastest journey4h 56mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Denver
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Abilene
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Dallas (DFW) ABI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon05:00 CHI07:08 DFW2h 07m connection09:15 DFW09:56 ABIAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
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CHI Denver (DEN) ABI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun08:45 CHI10:13 DEN2h 17m connection12:30 DEN15:07 ABIUnited Airlines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,497 km930 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneAbilene vs Chicago
- Currency in Abilene
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → ABI
Flights from Chicago to Abilene: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Abilene?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Abilene?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,497 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Abilene?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Abilene?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Abilene: Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).





