Ironwood to Chicago (IWD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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333 mi airlines 6/wk
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KG3914
KG Key Lime
ER4
1:30 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG3912
KG Key Lime
E145
10:30 AM
CDT T3
11:45 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ironwood to Chicago
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 333 mi 1h 15m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

IWD–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 333 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IWD–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 6 ER4 1h15
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (6 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, IWD to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IWD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
IWD → ORD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
ORD → IWD
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Ironwood

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric IWD→ORD CMX→ORD DLH→ORD
Distance from IWD 89 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 6 35 68
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 39m 1h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of IWD 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 Ironwood.
IWD: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ironwood, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
333 mi / 536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
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.

IWD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ironwood to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance333 mi / 536 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: IWD
IATA / ICAOIWD / KIWD
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,230 ft / 375 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IWD to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Gogebic Iron County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 333 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from IWD to ORD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAN, TVC and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to IWD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMX, DLH and CWA. 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 IWD to ORD

Gogebic Iron County Airport (IWD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IWD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IWD to ORD ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 333 miles (536 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hancock (CMX), Duluth (DLH) and Mosinee (CWA).