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

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322 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
EWR Newark 12h 21m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis ~3h 40m AA → AAACAM Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 9m → AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 41m → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
JAX Jacksonville ~6h 6m AA → AAACAS Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 21m → UA Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 322 mi 1h 35m nonstop -1h behind

BKL–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 322 miles in 1h 35m.

Also explore BKL Routes ORD Routes BKL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Cleveland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for BKL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
IND ~3h 40m PHL ~5h 9m ATL ~5h 41m JAX ~6h 6m PIE ~6h 21m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BKL → ORD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → BKL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
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 – 23 4
Weekly flights – 455 89
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 12m 1h 32m
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 322 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BKL to ORD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BKL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Erie (ERI).