Cleveland to Chicago (BKL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 322 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

BKL–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 322 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BKL→ORD CLE→ORD CAK→ORD
Distance from BKL – 11 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 21 4
Weekly flights 0 532 142
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 33m 0h 59m
Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights · Akron (CAK) to Chicago flights · Erie (ERI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BKL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
BKL: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
322 mi / 519 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BKL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance322 mi / 519 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: BKL
Full nameBurke Lakefront Airport
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Burke Lakefront Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 322 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, STL, MKE, PIT, IND, SDF, TEB, TYS, BWI, CLT, BNA, RDU, PHL, MKC, BOS, ATL, MHT, PIE, TPA, MCO, PBI, ASE, FLL, AUS, ONT and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, CAK and ERI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKL to ORD

Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

BKL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKL to ORD ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 322 miles (519 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Erie (ERI).