Midland to Chicago (MAF–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,048 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 35m EJAJTLWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 48m AAASBA → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 4h 48m EJAWN → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 15m ACCMCON → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m UAWN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 29m AAPD → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 27m WN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
LBB Lubbock ~4h 38m A8EM → UA Lubbock (LBB) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston ~5h 23m LXJWN → Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
DAY Dayton ~5h 52m AA → AAASAY Dayton (DAY) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Midland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,048 mi 2h 45m nonstop

MAF–ORD had nonstop service from Iberia and United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 1,048 miles in 2h 45m.

Also explore MAF Routes ORD Routes MAF Live Flights ORD Live Flights MAF Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Midland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MAF–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia 0 – – 89% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DAL ~4h 35m LBB ~4h 38m DFW ~4h 48m AUS ~4h 48m IAH ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
873
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MAF → ORD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
92%
Return
ORD → MAF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MAF delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Midland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MAF→ORD LBB→ORD ABI→ORD
Distance from MAF – 121 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 30m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Lubbock (LBB) to Chicago flights · Abilene (ABI) to Chicago flights · Roswell (ROW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MAF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Midland, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,048 mi / 1,687 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MAF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Midland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,048 mi / 1,687 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAF
Full nameMidland International Air and Space Port
IATA / ICAOMAF / KMAF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAF to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Midland International Air and Space Port to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,048 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MAF to ORD: Iberia and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LBB, ABI and ROW. 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 MAF to ORD

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from Iberia and United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.

MAF to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAF to ORD is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,687 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubbock (LBB), Abilene (ABI) and Roswell (ROW).