Lancaster to Chicago (LNS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNS Airport Page →
618 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 17m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5022
UA United
CRJ
9:05 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5138
UA United
CRJ
9:05 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5069
UA United
CRJ
9:05 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6055
UA United
CRJ
9:05 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5078
UA United
CRJ
10:15 AM
EDT
11:21 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5016
UA United
CR2
2:48 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5034
UA United
CRJ
2:48 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA6079
UA United
CRJ
2:48 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5075
UA United
CRJ
7:00 AM
CDT T2
10:06 AM
EDT
2h 6m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5016
UA United
CR2
11:07 AM
CDT T2
2:13 PM
EDT
2h 6m
17%
M T W T F S S
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UA6059
UA United
CR2
4:50 PM
CDT T2
7:58 PM
EDT
2h 8m
17%
M T W T F S S
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UA6060
UA United
CRJ
4:50 PM
CDT T2
7:58 PM
EDT
2h 8m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3 hubs
MCO Orlando 13h 11m MX AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
HPN White Plains ~5h 1m TJ AAASASP White Plains (HPN) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~5h 12m 9X AAACAS Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
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Lancaster to Chicago
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 618 mi 2h 22m nonstop -1h behind

LNS–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 618 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LNS–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 36 CR2, CRJ 2h06-2h22 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (36 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, LNS to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
172
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
LNS → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → LNS
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lancaster

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LNS→ORD MDT→ORD ABE→ORD
Distance from LNS 25 mi 58 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 5
Weekly flights 37 127 95
Flight time 2h 22m 1h 57m 1h 44m
Airports within 200 miles of LNS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lancaster, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
618 mi / 994 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m 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.

LNS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lancaster to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance618 mi / 994 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNS
IATA / ICAOLNS / KLNS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation403 ft / 123 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lancaster Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 618 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LNS to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Lancaster.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDT, ABE and PHL. 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 LNS to ORD

Lancaster Airport (LNS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LNS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNS to ORD is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 618 miles (994 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harrisburg (MDT), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Philadelphia (PHL).