La Crosse to Chicago (LSE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LSE Airport Page →
214 mi airlines charter/private 81/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR8743cs
QR Qatar
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
7:24 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3704+1
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5215
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
7:38 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5383
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
7:38 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5973
UA United
CRJ
9:43 AM
CDT
11:07 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4851+1
BA British
E70
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3649
AA American
E70
11:52 AM
CDT
1:14 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5232
UA United
CRJ
1:41 PM
CDT
3:04 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5249
UA United
CRJ
1:53 PM
CDT
3:16 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3645
AA American
E70
5:33 PM
CDT
7:14 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5547
UA United
CR5
7:11 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4704
UA United
CR5
7:11 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6039
UA United
CR5
7:20 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4728
UA United
CRJ
7:42 AM
CDT T2
9:08 AM
CDT
1h 26m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3649
AA American
E70
10:00 AM
CDT T3
11:22 AM
CDT
1h 22m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5698
UA United
CRJ
11:55 AM
CDT T2
1:17 PM
CDT
1h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3645
AA American
E70
3:40 PM
CDT T3
5:03 PM
CDT
1h 23m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5409
UA United
CR5
4:45 PM
CDT T2
6:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5252
UA United
CRJ
9:15 PM
CDT T2
10:37 PM
CDT
1h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5341
UA United
CRJ
9:45 PM
CDT T2
11:07 PM
CDT
1h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3713+2
AA American
E70
11:00 PM
CDT T3
12:19 AM+1
CDT
1h 19m
33%
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 4 hubs
MSN Madison ~3h 43m AAACAS Madison (MSN) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 52m AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington ~6h 2m AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 12m SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
La Crosse to Chicago
2 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 214 mi 1h 24m nonstop

LSE–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LSE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 45 CR5, CRJ 1h23-1h24 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR 21 E70 1h22-1h41 Oneworld BA, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, BA
E75 Embraer E175 – QR
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (45 flights/wk, 68%)
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LSE to ORD direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LSE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
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
LSE → ORD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
ORD → LSE
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from La Crosse

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LSE→ORD RST→ORD EAU→ORD
Distance from LSE 62 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 3
Weekly flights 81 63 17
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 23m 1h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of LSE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as La Crosse.
LSE: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
214 mi / 345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m 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.

LSE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the La Crosse to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance214 mi / 345 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights81 out / 52 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LSE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 214 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LSE to ORD: United Airlines and American 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.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LSE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST, EAU and CWA. 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 LSE to ORD

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LSE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSE to ORD is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 133 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 Rochester (RST), Eau Claire (EAU) and Mosinee (CWA).