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

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275 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LF3075
LF FlyNordic
CRJ
9:45 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3071
LF FlyNordic
CRJ
12:15 PM
CDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3068
LF FlyNordic
CR2
12:42 PM
CDT T3
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3070
LF FlyNordic
ER3
5:50 PM
CDT T3
7:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 2 hubs
UIN Quincy ~3h 45m LF Quincy (UIN) to Chicago flights
MQY Smyrna ~4h 5m LF Smyrna (MQY) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kirksville to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 275 mi 1h 40m nonstop

IRK–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlyNordic leads the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IRK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 14 CRJ 1h40
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (14 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
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IRK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → IRK
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
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 14 8 12
Flight time 1h 40m 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 40m 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.

IRK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirksville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance275 mi / 442 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 275 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IRK to ORD: FlyNordic.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 FlyNordic. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IRK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IRK to ORD is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (442 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Quincy (UIN), Burlington (BRL) and Columbia (COU).