Kirksville to Chicago (IRK–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IRK–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Airlines | 7 | CRJ | 0h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Kirksville
| Metric | IRK→ORD | UIN→ORD | BRL→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IRK | – | 72 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 11 | 14 |
| Flight time | 0h 35m | 1h 45m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
IRK: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kirksville, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IRK to ORD
Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IRK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IRK to ORD is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (442 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quincy (UIN), Burlington (BRL) and Columbia (COU).