Lansing to Chicago (LAN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAN–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 43 | CR5, CRJ | 1h12-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AA American Airlines | 28 | E70 | 1h09-1h31 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Lansing
| Metric | LAN→ORD | FNT→ORD | GRR→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAN | – | 45 mi | 48 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 131 | 550 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 24m | 1h 1m |
Travel Essentials
LAN: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lansing, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
LAN–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAN to ORD
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAN to ORD ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Freeland (MBS).