Kirksville to Chicago (IRK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Aviation | 13 | CRJ, E135 | 1h18-1h30 | – | – | – |
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 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 18m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
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 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).