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

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UA3751
UA United
7M8
7:32 PM
MDT
10:17 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3750
UA United
7M8
8:55 AM
CDT T1
12:00 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Midland to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,048 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

MAF–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,048 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAF–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M8 2h45 86% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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, MAF to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
858
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
MAF → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → MAF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MAF delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Midland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MAF→ORD ABI→ORD
Distance from MAF 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 45m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of MAF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Midland.
MAF: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Midland, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,048 mi / 1,687 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
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.

MAF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Midland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,048 mi / 1,687 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MAF
IATA / ICAOMAF / KMAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

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 approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,048 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MAF to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, SAF, IAD, PBI, LAX, MIA, PHX, DFW, DEN, IAH, DAL, AUS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Midland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABI. 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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAF to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAF to ORD ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,687 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abilene (ABI).