Jackson to Chicago (JAN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Jackson to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
679 mi 2h 51m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JAN and ORD, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAN to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
851
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Other ways to reach Chicago from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric JAN→ORD GPT→ORD TUP→ORD
Distance from JAN 144 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 15m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of JAN 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 Jackson.
JAN: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
679 mi / 1,092 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.
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.

JAN–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance679 mi / 1,092 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: JAN
IATA / ICAOJAN / KJAN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation346 ft / 105 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 51m. The route covers 679 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GPT, BHM, DAL, HOU, SDF, TPA, IAD, AUS, TEB, RDU, LIT, PBI, PIT, BWI, JFK, SJC, DCA, MIA, CLT, ATL, DFW, IAH and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include GPT and TUP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 JAN to ORD

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JAN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAN to ORD ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 679 miles (1,092 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT) and Tupelo (TUP).