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

DLH Airport Page →
397 mi airlines charter/private 76/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5974+1
UA United
CR5
5:00 AM
CDT
6:54 AM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4670+2
UA United
CRJ
7:06 AM
CDT
9:03 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2294cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
7:45 AM
CDT
9:41 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2298cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
11:14 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1121cs
CM Copa
CR5
11:18 AM
CDT
1:12 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5754+2
UA United
CRJ
11:51 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2296cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
2:57 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4685+2
UA United
CR7
3:03 PM
CDT
4:57 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6058cs
EK Emirates
E75L
3:08 PM
CDT
5:03 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5437+1
UA United
CRJ
6:25 PM
CDT
8:22 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6013
UA United
CRJ
6:25 PM
CDT
8:22 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2299cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:34 AM
CDT
1h 49m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5819+2
UA United
CR2
8:48 AM
CDT T3
10:43 AM
CDT
1h 55m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1381cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:48 AM
CDT T2
10:41 AM
CDT
1h 53m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2295cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T1
2:22 PM
CDT
1h 42m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5851
UA United
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:26 PM
CDT
1h 46m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5437+1
UA United
CR5
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:26 PM
CDT
1h 46m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2297+2
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
3:35 PM
CDT T1
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 45m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5672
UA United
CRJ
3:40 PM
CDT T2
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 54m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6244+1
EK Emirates
E7W
8:17 PM
CDT T1
10:06 PM
CDT
1h 49m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5957
UA United
CR2
9:30 PM
CDT T3
11:23 PM
CDT
1h 53m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 36m AFAMCH AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto ~4h 57m 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
SBN South Bend ~6h 29m AAEKNZ South Bend (SBN) to Chicago flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 11m SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Duluth to Chicago
3 carriers, 76 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 397 mi 1h 55m nonstop

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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 41 CR5, CR7, CRJ 1h34-1h57 Star Alliance CM, EK, NZ
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
KG Key Lime Air 0
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, NZ, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – NZ, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – EK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLH to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
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
DLH → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → DLH
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Duluth

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric DLH→ORD STC→ORD EAU→ORD
Distance from DLH 126 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 76 1 17
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 22m 1h 27m
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 55m 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.

DLH–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Duluth to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance397 mi / 639 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights76 out / 70 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 397 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DLH to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines and Key Lime Air.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from ORD to DLH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC, EAU and MSP. 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Key Lime Air. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DLH to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLH to ORD is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 397 miles (639 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.

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 Saint Cloud (STC), Eau Claire (EAU) and Minneapolis (MSP).