Cedar Rapids to Chicago (CID–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Cedar Rapids to Chicago
8 carriers, 312 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
312 Flights/wk
196 mi
1h 14m nonstop
18 1-stop hubs
CID–ORD is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CID–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 86 | 738, 739, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W | 1h14-4h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 70 | 319, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h22-1h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 63 | 319, CR7, E75 | 1h22-1h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 28 | 737, CR7 | 1h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | 319, CR7 | 1h22-1h25 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 21 | CR7, E75 | 1h22-1h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 9 | E75 | 1h26-1h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | CR7 | 1h24 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CID to ORD direction.
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52
Nonstop flights
312
Outbound / wk
210
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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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
CID → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
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ORD → CID
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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67%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
CID delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cedar Rapids
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | CID→ORD | ALO→ORD | MLI→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CID | – | 58 mi | 69 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 312 | 14 | 150 |
| Flight time | 1h 14m | 1h 24m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Waterloo (ALO) to Chicago flights · Moline (MLI) to Chicago flights · Burlington (BRL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 0 hours
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Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
CID: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 4h 2m.
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.
Facts
CID–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time1h 14m to 4h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights312 out / 210 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 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 CID to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 14m to 4h 2m. The route covers 196 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Iberia and United Airlines.
There are approximately 312 nonstop flights per week from CID to ORD. The return direction has about 210 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
United Express is the sole nonstop operator on CID-ORD, flying regional jets (typically Embraer 175 or CRJ-550) on behalf of United Airlines. At Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport, there is a single terminal with no concourse separation. At O'Hare, United Express arrives and departs from Terminal 1, Concourse B. United's domestic connections at ORD are airside from Concourse B and C.
United Express typically schedules 4 to 6 daily round trips on CID-ORD. The departures cluster around morning, midday, and early evening banks that align with United's O'Hare connection schedule. Last departure from CID is usually around 19:00–20:00. Flight time is 40 to 50 minutes in the air. This is one of the more reliable short-haul regional connections out of the upper Midwest.
The drive from Cedar Rapids to Chicago's O'Hare area is roughly 240 miles and takes 3.5 to 4 hours under normal conditions on I-380 and I-88. The flight is 45 minutes airborne, but adding pre-flight check-in time, the regional jet experience, and O'Hare's terminal transit, the total door-to-door time can approach 3.5 hours for travellers going to downtown Chicago. The flight is most useful for passengers connecting at O'Hare to onward flights rather than those going to Chicago itself.
Cedar Rapids to Chicago O'Hare: Regional Connector to the Hub
CID-ORD is a short-haul United Express regional route linking eastern Iowa to O'Hare's full domestic and international network. United Express operates Embraer 175 and CRJ-550 aircraft on 4 to 6 daily round trips. The sector takes 40 to 50 minutes. Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) serves a catchment area that includes Iowa City 30 miles to the south, making it the de facto airport for University of Iowa traffic heading east. The route functions almost entirely as a connector: very few passengers travel CID-ORD as a final destination, with the majority continuing to the coasts, Europe, or Latin America via O'Hare's United hubs.
Route Economics and Regional Connections
Regional routes like CID-ORD are operated under United's capacity purchase agreements with regional carriers (SkyWest operates much of this capacity). Pricing follows United's fare structure, and United MileagePlus miles accrue normally. The E175 on this route is configured with 12 first-class and 64 economy seats; the CRJ-550 offers an unusually generous 50-seat configuration with 10 first-class seats. Cedar Rapids airport is a single-terminal facility with 10 gates and straightforward security. Iowa winter weather (January and February particularly) introduces ground delay risk at CID, and O'Hare's chronic winter delay profile adds further variability on the Chicago end. Spring and summer performance on this route is generally solid.