Crescent City to Chicago (CEC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1:44 PM
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
OAK Oakland ~6h 24m AN Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento ~7h 5m AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Crescent City to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CEC and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CEC → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → CEC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Crescent City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CEC→ORD OTH→ORD EUG→ORD
Distance from CEC 113 mi 170 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 14
Airports within 200 miles of CEC with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Crescent City.
CEC: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Crescent City, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

CEC–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Crescent City to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CEC
IATA / ICAOCEC / KCEC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation61 ft / 19 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEC to ORD flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Crescent City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CEC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OTH and EUG. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include North Bend (OTH) and Eugene (EUG).