Burlington to Chicago (BRL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BRL–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 186 miles in approximately 1h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Airlines | 12 | CRJ | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Burlington
| Metric | BRL→ORD | MLI→ORD | UIN→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRL | – | 56 mi | 58 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 179 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 50m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
BRL: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Burlington, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
BRL–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRL to ORD
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BRL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRL to ORD is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 186 miles (300 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI), Quincy (UIN) and Peoria (PIA).