Lake Charles to Chicago (CWF–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 4 hubs
IAH Houston ~5h 3m UA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 38m → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark ~7h 6m → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver ~7h 12m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lake Charles to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines

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

Also explore CWF Routes ORD Routes CWF Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Lake Charles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CWF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAH ~5h 3m ATL ~5h 38m EWR ~7h 6m DEN ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
CWF → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → CWF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CWF→ORD IAH→ORD HOU→ORD
Distance from CWF – 132 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines – 23 3
Weekly flights – 383 –
Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights · Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights · Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CWF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Lake Charles.
CWF: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 6:00 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CWF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 CWF to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to CWF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and SHV. 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. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Shreveport (SHV).