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

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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 8 hubs
MCO Orlando ~5h 16m → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 27m → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto ~5h 52m AC → 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 9m → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark ~6h 19m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston ~6h 26m UA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal ~6h 36m → AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver ~8h 8m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lake City to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 867 mi 2h 18m nonstop -1h behind

LCQ–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 867 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LCQ Routes ORD Routes LCQ Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Lake City flights
Carriers on this route

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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCQ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MCO ~5h 16m IAD ~5h 27m YYZ ~5h 52m FLL ~6h 9m EWR ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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
LCQ → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → LCQ
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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 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 10
Weekly flights 1 2 151
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 17m 2h 12m
Gainesville (GNV) to Chicago flights · Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago flights · St Augustine (UST) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCQ 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 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 18m gate to gate.
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

LCQ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance867 mi / 1,396 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCQ
Full nameLake City Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation201 ft / 61 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 LCQ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake City Gateway Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 867 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LCQ to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 UST. 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 is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 867 miles (1,396 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gainesville (GNV), Jacksonville (JAX) and St Augustine (UST).