Duluth to Chicago (DLH–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 30 flights Verified 6h ago
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✈ Nonstop
UA5407
UA United
CRJ
5:00 AM
CDT
6:54 AM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5974+1
UA United
CR5
5:00 AM
CDT
6:54 AM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5718
UA United
CR5
5:48 AM
CDT
7:37 AM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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CM1121cs
CM Copa
E7W
7:25 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA4670+2
UA United
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT
9:41 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2294cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
7:53 AM
CDT
9:50 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5754+1
UA United
CRJ
11:19 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2298cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
11:20 AM
CDT
1:09 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA4685+2
UA United
CR5
2:57 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2296cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
3:07 PM
CDT
4:53 PM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA3420+2
UA United
E7W
3:08 PM
CDT
5:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK6058cs
EK Emirates
E75L
3:08 PM
CDT
5:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA5437+1
UA United
CRJ
6:25 PM
CDT
8:22 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5537
UA United
CR5
6:44 PM
CDT
8:37 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5819+1
UA United
CRJ
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:34 AM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2299cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:43 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5437+1
UA United
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:22 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA5851
UA United
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:26 PM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2295cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
12:45 PM
CDT T1
2:32 PM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA5672
UA United
CRJ
3:40 PM
CDT T2
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5293
UA United
CRJ
3:50 PM
CDT T2
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CM1381+2
CM Copa
CRJ
4:24 PM
CDT T2
6:07 PM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2297cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
8:10 PM
CDT T2
9:54 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA5275+1
UA United
CRJ
8:15 PM
CDT T2
10:04 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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EK6244+1
EK Emirates
E7W
8:17 PM
CDT T1
10:06 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA5957
UA United
CRJ
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:08 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5325
UA United
CRJ
9:20 PM
CDT T2
11:11 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA5656
UA United
CRJ
9:20 PM
CDT T2
11:11 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA3592
UA United
E75L
10:50 PM
CDT T2
12:29 AM+1
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA6002
UA United
CR5
11:05 PM
CDT T2
12:42 AM+1
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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Duluth to Chicago
3 carriers, 88 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 88 Flights/wk 397 mi 1h 46m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

DLH–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Key Lime Air lead the route. The flight covers 397 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLH–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ 53 CR5, CRJ, E7W 1h49-1h57 Star Alliance CM, EK, NZ
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
KG Key Lime Air 0
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – NZ, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – NZ
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – NZ, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – EK
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (53 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DLH to ORD direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
88
Outbound / wk
101
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLH to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Duluth

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric DLH→ORD EAU→ORD MSP→ORD
Distance from DLH 141 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 32
Weekly flights 88 24 723
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 26m 1h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of DLH with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Duluth, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
397 mi / 639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m to 1h 57m.
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.

DLH–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Duluth to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance397 mi / 639 km
Flight time1h 46m to 1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights88 out / 101 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: DLH
IATA / ICAODLH / KDLH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,428 ft / 435 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLH to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 46m to 1h 57m. The route covers 397 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Key Lime Air and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 88 nonstop flights per week from DLH to ORD. The return direction has about 101 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, YYZ, DAL, DEN, SBN, SLC, IFP, SJC and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to DLH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EAU, MSP and RHI. 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 DLH to ORD

Duluth International Airport (DLH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Key Lime Air and United Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DLH to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLH to ORD ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 397 miles (639 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eau Claire (EAU), Minneapolis (MSP) and Rhinelander (RHI).