Lakeland to Chicago (LAL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAL Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LAL and ORD. Nearest airports to LAL with scheduled service: Tampa International Airport (TPA, 31 mi) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 52 mi) · Orlando International Airport (MCO, 53 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 49m SYXP → AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 27m XP → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
ROC Rochester 5h 51m XP → AAACAS Rochester (ROC) to Chicago flights
SJU San Juan 9h XP → AAASF9 San Juan (SJU) to Chicago flights
HVN New Haven 12h 28m XP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~4h 56m SY → AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin ~6h 45m SY → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lakeland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LAL and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LAL Routes ORD Routes LAL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Lakeland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
BNA ~4h 49m CVG ~4h 56m ATL ~5h 27m ROC ~5h 51m AUS ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
474
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAL → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → LAL
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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LAL→ORD TPA→ORD PIE→ORD
Distance from LAL – 31 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 1
Weekly flights – 283 –
Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAL 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 Lakeland.
LAL: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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

LAL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 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 LAL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Lakeland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, PIE and SRQ. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).