Direct Flights from Chicago to Owensboro
Nonstop service from ORD to OWB on Contour. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
Contour
Nonstop flights
~2/day
Distance
295 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Owensboro
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is the fourth-most populous city in the state. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165 about 107 miles (172 km) southwest of Louisville, and is the principal city of the Owensboro metropolitan area. The 2020 census had its population at 60,183. The metropolitan population was estimated at 116,506.
Top things to do in Owensboro
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is a United States presidential memorial and a National Historic Landmark District in Lincoln City, Indiana.
- USS LST-325 is a decommissioned tank landing ship of the United States Navy, now docked in Evansville, Indiana, US. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation.
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a Catholic monastery in Spencer County, Indiana, US, was founded by monks from Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland on March 21, 1854, and is home to approximately 67 monks.
- St. Benedict Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Evansville, Indiana. It is the seat of the Diocese of Evansville.
- St. Stephen Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Owensboro.
- The Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden is a zoo that opened in 1928 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It is located in Mesker Park on Evansville's northwest side and is run by the City of Evansville.
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, originally known as Santa Claus Land, is a theme park and water park located in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
- Angel Mounds State Historic Site, an expression of the Mississippian culture, is an archaeological site managed by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites that includes more than 600 acres of land about 8 miles (13 k…
- Indian Knoll is an archaeological site near the Green River in Ohio County, Kentucky that was declared to be a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
- The Reitz Home Museum is a Victorian house museum located in the Riverside Historic District in downtown Evansville, Indiana. The museum offers year-round guided tours.
- John James Audubon State Park is located on U. S. Route 41 in Henderson, Kentucky, just south of the Ohio River.
- The Monastery Immaculate Conception is a monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana. It is home to one of the largest communities of Benedictine women in the United States. It is located approximately fifteen minutes from St.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Owensboro
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Owensboro is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 66–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Owensboro rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, USS LST-325, and Saint Meinrad Archabbey and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Owensboro?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Owensboro (OWB) on Contour.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Owensboro?
- Contour flies nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Owensboro (OWB).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Owensboro?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Chicago to Owensboro.
- How far is Owensboro from Chicago?
- Owensboro is about 295 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Owensboro?
- Popular things to do include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, USS LST-325, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Benedict Cathedral (Evansville, Indiana), and more.
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