How long does a flight from Orlando to Chicago take?

Direct flights from Orlando generally make it to Chicago in 3h 08m . The flying distance between the two cities is 1,006 miles.

How many flights are there between Orlando Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 13 and 15 direct flights that take off from Orlando Airport and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 99 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Orlando and Chicago?

Orlando and Chicago are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (53 flights per week), American Airlines (35 flights per week), and Frontier (11 flights per week).

Which airports will I be using when flying from Orlando to Chicago?

On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Orlando. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

What’s the earliest departure time from Orlando to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Orlando Airport at 05:20 and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 07:31.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Orlando to Chicago?

American Airlines, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Orlando to Chicago flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Orlando to Chicago?

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Orlando to Chicago flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Orlando to Chicago?

There are direct flights from Orlando to Chicago on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Orlando to Chicago?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Orlando to Chicago.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Orlando to Chicago?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Orlando is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Orlando to Chicago?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Orlando with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Orlando to Chicago?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Orlando up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Orlando to Chicago delayed?

Weekly flights between Orlando and Chicago historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 158 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Orlando to Chicago flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Orlando to Chicago flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Orlando Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Orlando to Chicago?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Orlando to Chicago were found on Frontier (£142) and JetBlue (£158).

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Typical prices: £122-£224

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£221

Typical prices: £123-£225

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Most punctual • 91% on-time

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.

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January

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Recent return flight deals from Orlando to Chicago

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

05:20 - 07:31MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 11mdirect

06:30 - 16:23ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

8h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

£142Frontier

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

12:52 - 18:31MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:44 - 08:08ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

11h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£155Frontier

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

05:20 - 07:31MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 11mdirect

13:06 - 00:02ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

9h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

£162Frontier

Wed, 9 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

18:50 - 23:33MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 43m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

14:59 - 22:08ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

6h 09m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

£189JetBlue

Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

18:25 - 23:30MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

13:00 - 22:59ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

8h 59m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£193JetBlue

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

06:07 - 09:21MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:50 - 10:08ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

13h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£204Frontier

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

23:00 - 22:39MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 39m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Philadelphia

10:26 - 17:21ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£211Frontier

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:35 - 14:40MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 05mdirect

14:30 - 18:28ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

2h 58mdirect

£221United Airlines

Tue, 22 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

19:30 - 10:08MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

19:40 - 10:24ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

13h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£226Sun Country Air

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

06:25 - 09:21MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 56m2 stops Cleveland Hopkins Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:50 - 08:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

11h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£229Frontier

Recent last minute flight deals from Orlando to Chicago

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

08:10 - 10:20MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 10mdirect

15:50 - 19:46ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

2h 56mdirect

£204Frontier

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

08:10 - 10:20MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 10mdirect

10:26 - 17:09ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£230Frontier

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

06:30 - 13:30MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 00m1 stop Philadelphia

10:26 - 17:09ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£274Frontier

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

08:54 - 10:59MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 05mdirect

18:07 - 22:03ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

2h 56mdirect

£278United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

18:00 - 23:08MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 08m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

15:00 - 21:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

5h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

£293JetBlue

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

18:00 - 23:08MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 08m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

15:00 - 21:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

5h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

£294JetBlue

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

19:50 - 23:59MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:40 - 12:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

4h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£307Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

07:22 - 12:59MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 37m1 stop Newark

18:07 - 22:03ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

2h 56mdirect

£308United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

16:08 - 20:30MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

08:55 - 17:22ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

7h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£324Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

09:53 - 11:59MCO Orlando-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 06mdirect

11:01 - 14:58ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCO Orlando

2h 57mdirect

£337United Airlines

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Orlando to Chicago flights

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How much is a return flight from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Orlando Airport usually cost between £148 and £247 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £142 on Frontier (15 Oct–19 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £130 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £282 and £224 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £161 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Orlando to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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What is the cheapest flight from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Orlando Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £82 for a one-way ticket and £142 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Orlando to Chicago?
On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Orlando. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Orlando to Chicago?
American Airlines, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Orlando to Chicago flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Orlando to Chicago?
The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Orlando to Chicago flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Orlando to Chicago?
There are direct flights from Orlando to Chicago on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Orlando to Chicago?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Orlando to Chicago.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Orlando to Chicago?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Orlando is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Orlando to Chicago?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Orlando with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Orlando to Chicago?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Orlando up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Orlando? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Chicago or less round-trip.

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