Kirksville to Chicago (IRK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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275 mi airlines 13/wk
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LF3075
LF Contour
CRJ
10:02 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3071
LF Contour
E135
2:10 PM
CDT
3:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3068
LF Contour
CRJ
11:55 AM
CDT T3
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3070
LF Contour
CR2
6:09 PM
CDT T3
7:10 PM
CDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kirksville to Chicago
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 275 mi 1h 18m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

IRK–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IRK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 13 CRJ, E135 1h18-1h30
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IRK to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IRK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IRK → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → IRK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kirksville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric IRK→ORD UIN→ORD BRL→ORD
Distance from IRK 72 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 12 7
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 35m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of IRK 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 Kirksville.
IRK: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirksville, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
275 mi / 442 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 30m.
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.

IRK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirksville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance275 mi / 442 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: IRK
IATA / ICAOIRK / KIRK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation966 ft / 294 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IRK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 30m. The route covers 275 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from IRK to ORD. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to IRK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UIN, BRL and COU. 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 IRK to ORD

Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IRK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IRK to ORD ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (442 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via UIN. Nearby alternative airports include Quincy (UIN), Burlington (BRL) and Columbia (COU).