Joplin to Chicago (JLN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5020
UA United
CRJ
8:54 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6061
UA United
CRJ
11:15 AM
CDT T2
1:12 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5103
UA United
CRJ
3:50 PM
CDT T1
5:43 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Joplin to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 484 mi 1h 56m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

JLN–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 484 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JLN–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CRJ 1h56 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, JLN to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JLN to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
137
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
JLN → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ORD → JLN
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Joplin

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric JLN→ORD XNA→ORD SGF→ORD
Distance from JLN 61 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 5
Weekly flights 7 213 125
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 46m 1h 37m
Airports within 200 miles of JLN with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Joplin, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
484 mi / 779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m.
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.

JLN–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Joplin to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 779 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: JLN
IATA / ICAOJLN / KJLN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JLN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 56m. The route covers 484 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JLN to ORD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Joplin.
Yes, return flights from ORD to JLN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XNA, SGF and TUL. 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 JLN to ORD

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JLN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JLN to ORD ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (779 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA), Springfield (SGF) and Tulsa (TUL).