American Eagle Airlines says it will start a daily nonstop flight between Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

The service on a 44-seat jet begins December 13.

Officials announced the new flight on Monday.

American Eagle already has three daily round trips between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Gulfport-Biloxi.

American Eagle is the regional carrier for Texas-based American Airlines.