Orlando to Chicago (ISM–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,013 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
BWI Baltimore 5h 2m JD → AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
RSW Fort Myers ~5h 32m → AAACAS Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago flights
PBI West Palm Beach ~5h 50m SGX → AAASNZ West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 51m → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,013 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

ISM–ORD had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in April 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 1,013 miles in 2h 35m.

Also explore ISM Routes ORD Routes ISM Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Orlando flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ISM–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ISM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
BWI ~5h 2m RSW ~5h 32m PBI ~5h 50m MKE ~5h 51m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ISM → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → ISM
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ISM→ORD MCO→ORD MLB→ORD
Distance from ISM – 12 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines – 25 1
Weekly flights – 429 1
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 59m 2h 48m
Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights · Melbourne (MLB) to Chicago flights · Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ISM with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
ISM: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,013 mi / 1,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ISM–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,013 mi / 1,631 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ISM
Full nameKissimmee Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOISM / KISM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ISM to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kissimmee Gateway Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,013 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ISM to ORD: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ISM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, MLB and TPA. 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 ISM to ORD

Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in April 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.

ISM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ISM to ORD is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,013 miles (1,631 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Melbourne (MLB) and Tampa (TPA).