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

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214 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3704+2
AA American
E70
5:53 AM
CDT
7:29 AM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2250
Seat map
QR Qatar
E70 Seat map
5:54 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2451+1
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
QR Qatar
E70 Seat map
6:58 AM
CDT
8:29 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4137
AA American
E70
12:02 PM
CDT
1:29 PM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3510
AA American
E70
5:22 PM
CDT
7:02 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4137
AA American
E70
9:56 AM
CDT T3
11:22 AM
CDT
1h 26m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3510
AA American
E70
3:26 PM
CDT T3
4:52 PM
CDT
1h 26m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3707
AA American
E70
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:22 AM+1
CDT
1h 22m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2644
QR Qatar
E70
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:22 AM+1
CDT
1h 22m
45%
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.

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La Crosse to Chicago
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 214 mi 1h 36m nonstop

LSE–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 36m. 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
AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR 21 E70 1h27-1h40 Oneworld BA, QR
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LSE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
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
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → LSE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 35 57 19
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 26m 1h 30m
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 36m 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 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 28 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 36m gate to gate. The route covers 214 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LSE to ORD: American Airlines and 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra 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 American Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 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 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 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).