Flights from Gainesville to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Gainesville to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 39m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 39m

Gainesville to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey3h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Gainesville to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

GNV Atlanta (ATL) CHI

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines

Tue15:45 GNV16:42 ATL0h 48m connection17:30 ATL18:24 CHIDelta Air Lines

33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 39m

GNV Charlotte (CLT) CHI

Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Sat06:15 GNV07:22 CLT2h 08m connection09:30 CLT10:15 CHIPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 00m

GNV Miami (MIA) CHI

Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Mon06:00 GNV06:55 MIA5h 50m connection12:45 MIA14:47 CHIEnvoy Air + United Airlines

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 47m

GNV Melbourne (MLB) CHI

Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~5h 54m

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 39mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hChicago vs Gainesville
Currency in Chicago: USD
Airports: GNV → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Gainesville to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gainesville to Chicago?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Miami. 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 Gainesville to Chicago?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,441 km.

Where do you change planes between Gainesville and Chicago?

The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Miami (MIA) and Melbourne (MLB). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Gainesville and Chicago?

Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Gainesville.

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