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Flights from Chicago to Gainesville

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Gainesville. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Miami, about 3h 29m door to door (173 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 29m
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Chicago to Gainesville at a glance

Fastest journey3h 29mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Miami

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Gainesville

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 Atlanta (ATL) GNV
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue08:15 CHI10:49 ATL0h 56m connection11:45 ATL12:44 GNVDelta Air Lines
164 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 29m
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CHI Miami (MIA) GNV
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Fri14:45 CHI18:31 MIA4h 29m connection23:00 MIA23:52 GNVAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 07m
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CHI Charlotte (CLT) GNV
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sun22:45 CHI01:23 CLT6h 37m connection08:00 CLT09:04 GNVAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 19m
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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
1,441 km895 miles
Journey time
3h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hGainesville vs Chicago
Currency in Gainesville
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → GNV

Flights from Chicago to Gainesville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Gainesville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte. 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 Gainesville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,441 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Gainesville?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Charlotte (CLT). American Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Gainesville?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Gainesville?
Gainesville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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