Cincinnati to Chicago (LUK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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270 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 38m AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~5h 15m AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 270 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind

LUK–ORD had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 270 miles in 1h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LUK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
LUK → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
ORD → LUK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LUK→ORD CVG→ORD DAY→ORD
Distance from LUK 14 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 25 13
Weekly flights 514 275
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 44m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of LUK with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
270 mi / 435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m 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.

LUK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance270 mi / 435 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 270 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LUK to ORD: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and LEX. 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 LUK to ORD

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LUK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to ORD is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).