Cedar Rapids to Chicago (CID–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
CID–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NZ | 115 | 319, 739, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h21-1h32 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI, IB, QR | 22 | 319, E75 | 1h15-1h37 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI, IB, QR | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Cedar Rapids
| Metric | CID→ORD | ALO→ORD | MLI→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CID | – | 58 mi | 69 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 256 | 24 | 192 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 24m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CID: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, 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.
CID–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.