Lake City to Chicago (LCQ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3887
UA United
8:16 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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UA3870
UA United
9:13 PM
CDT
12:41 AM+1
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lake City to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 867 mi 2h 14m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

LCQ–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 867 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCQ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCQ to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
130
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
LCQ → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → LCQ
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lake City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LCQ→ORD GNV→ORD JAX→ORD
Distance from LCQ 39 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 5
Weekly flights 1 2 163
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 21m 2h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of LCQ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake City, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
867 mi / 1,396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m.
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.

LCQ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance867 mi / 1,396 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LCQ
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation201 ft / 61 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCQ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake City Gateway Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 14m. The route covers 867 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LCQ to ORD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, EWR, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Lake City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LCQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GNV, JAX and MCO. 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 LCQ to ORD

Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LCQ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCQ to ORD ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 867 miles (1,396 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gainesville (GNV), Jacksonville (JAX) and Orlando (MCO).