Freeland to Chicago (MBS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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222 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 5m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4728
UA United
CRJ
6:00 AM
EDT
6:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4740
UA United
CRJ
6:00 AM
EDT
6:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4676
UA United
CRJ
9:00 AM
EDT
9:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5915+1
UA United
CR2
1:58 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5301
UA United
CRJ
7:50 PM
EDT
8:18 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5501
UA United
CRJ
7:55 PM
EDT
8:23 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5344
UA United
CR2
12:08 PM
CDT T2
2:26 PM
EDT
1h 18m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5920
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 22m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5617
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 22m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4742
UA United
CR2
9:30 PM
CDT T2
11:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5317
UA United
CRJ
9:30 PM
CDT T2
11:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
21%
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
DTW Detroit 3h 15m AFAMDL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
CIU Kincheloe ~6h 51m UA Kincheloe (CIU) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Freeland to Chicago
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 222 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind

MBS–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 222 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBS–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 41 CR2, CRJ 1h28-1h31 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 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, MBS to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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
MBS → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → MBS
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Freeland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MBS→ORD FNT→ORD LAN→ORD
Distance from MBS 43 mi 58 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 4
Weekly flights 41 90 42
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 23m 1h 7m
Airports within 200 miles of MBS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Freeland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
222 mi / 357 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m 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.

MBS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Freeland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance222 mi / 357 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MBS
IATA / ICAOMBS / KMBS
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation668 ft / 204 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from MBS International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 222 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MBS to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Freeland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MBS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, LAN and GRR. 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 MBS to ORD

MBS International Airport (MBS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MBS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBS to ORD is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 222 miles (357 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Lansing (LAN) and Grand Rapids (GRR).