Cape Girardeau to Chicago (CGI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGI–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 340 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Aviation | 7 | CRJ | 2h11 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cape Girardeau
| Metric | CGI→ORD | PAH→ORD | MWA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGI | – | 45 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| Flight time | 2h 11m | 1h 4m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CGI: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Girardeau, it's 5:00 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.
CGI–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGI to ORD
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGI to ORD ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 340 miles (547 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paducah (PAH), Marion (MWA) and St Louis (STL).