Topeka to Chicago (FOE–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 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 22m AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~6h 8m AAASCX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver ~6h 17m OOUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 39m AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
JFK New York ~8h 4m AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas ~8h 21m AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 42m AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Topeka to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 458 mi 1h 26m nonstop

FOE–ORD had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 458 miles in 1h 26m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FOE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (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 FOE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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
FOE → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → FOE
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Topeka

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric FOE→ORD MHK→ORD MCI→ORD
Distance from FOE 56 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 21
Weekly flights 16 375
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 54m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of FOE 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 Topeka.
FOE: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Topeka, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
458 mi / 737 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m 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.

FOE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Topeka to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance458 mi / 737 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FOE
IATA / ICAOFOE / KFOE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation1,078 ft / 329 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FOE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Topeka Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 458 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from FOE to ORD: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Nearby alternatives include MHK, MCI and SLN. 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 FOE to ORD

Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

FOE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FOE to ORD is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 458 miles (737 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Kansas City (MCI) and Salina (SLN).