Kincheloe to Chicago (CIU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 25m DL AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 21m DL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kincheloe to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 340 mi 1h 47m nonstop -1h behind

CIU–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 340 miles in 1h 47m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CIU–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CIU to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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
CIU → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → CIU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kincheloe

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CIU→ORD PLN→ORD TVC→ORD
Distance from CIU 49 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 12
Weekly flights 8 242
Flight time 1h 47m 0h 57m 1h 19m
Airports within 200 miles of CIU with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kincheloe.
CIU: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kincheloe, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
340 mi / 548 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m gate to gate.
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.

CIU–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kincheloe to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance340 mi / 548 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CIU
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIU to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 340 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from CIU to ORD: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kincheloe.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CIU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PLN, TVC and MQT. 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.

Flights from CIU to ORD

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CIU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIU to ORD is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 340 miles (548 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pellston (PLN), Traverse City (TVC) and Gwinn (MQT).