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

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214 mi airlines 41/wk
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AA3704
AA American
E70
5:20 AM
CDT
6:41 AM
CDT
1h 21m
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AA3935
AA American
E75
5:40 AM
CDT
7:11 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3387
AA American
E70
9:42 AM
CDT
10:51 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3966
AA American
E75
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3743
AA American
E70
6:29 PM
CDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3722
AA American
E70
6:37 PM
CDT
8:12 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA3713
AA American
E70
12:05 AM
CDT T3
1:02 AM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA3717
AA American
E75
8:11 AM
CDT T3
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3744
AA American
E70
9:41 AM
CDT T3
11:02 AM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3944
AA American
E70
4:41 PM
CDT T3
6:07 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3490
AA American
E70
6:11 PM
CDT T3
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3335
AA American
E75
10:33 PM
CDT T3
11:54 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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La Crosse to Chicago
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 214 mi 1h 9m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

LSE–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LSE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 41 E70, E75 1h09-1h35 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 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, LSE to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LSE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
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
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → LSE
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
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 1 3 2
Weekly flights 41 35 22
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 31m 1h 26m
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 9m to 1h 35m.
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 9m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 41 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 approximately 1h 9m to 1h 35m. The route covers 214 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from LSE to ORD. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, MKE, MSP, BNA, IAD, RDU, DAL, RSW and IFP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 American Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LSE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSE to ORD ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Eau Claire (EAU) and Mosinee (CWA).