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

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179 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LF3020
LF FlyNordic
ERJ
10:05 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3024
LF FlyNordic
ERJ
3:50 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3027
LF FlyNordic
ERJ
11:10 AM
CDT T3
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3029
LF FlyNordic
E145
8:57 PM
CDT T3
10:42 PM
EDT
0h 45m
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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MQY Smyrna ~4h 21m LF LF Smyrna (MQY) to Chicago flights
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Manistee to Chicago
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 179 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind

MBL–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlyNordic leads the route. The flight covers 179 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 14 ERJ 1h25
Aircraft on this route
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (14 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, MBL to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
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
MBL → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
ORD → MBL
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 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 11 1
Weekly flights 14 229 12
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 47m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MBL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Manistee, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
179 mi / 288 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.

MBL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manistee to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance179 mi / 288 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MBL
IATA / ICAOMBL / KMBL
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation621 ft / 189 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Manistee County Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 179 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MBL to ORD: FlyNordic.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Manistee.
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 FlyNordic. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MBL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBL to ORD is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 179 miles (288 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Traverse City (TVC), Muskegon (MKG) and Green Bay (GRB).