Manistee to Chicago (MBL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Manistee to Chicago
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 179 mi 1h 25m nonstop

MBL–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 179 miles in approximately 1h 25m.

Also explore MBL Routes ORD Routes MBL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 12 ERJ 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MBL to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MBL → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → MBL
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Manistee

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MBL→ORD TVC→ORD MKG→ORD
Distance from MBL – 46 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 12 152 12
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 30m 0h 50m
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago flights · Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago flights · Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MBL 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 Manistee.
MBL: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Manistee, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
179 mi / 288 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
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

MBL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manistee to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance179 mi / 288 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
Origin: MBL
Full nameManistee County Blacker Airport
IATA / ICAOMBL / KMBL
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation621 ft / 189 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 MBL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Manistee County Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 179 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MBL to ORD. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MBL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TVC, MKG and GRB. 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 MBL to ORD

Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MBL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBL to ORD ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 179 miles (288 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Traverse City (TVC), Muskegon (MKG) and Green Bay (GRB).