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

MBS Airport Page →
222 mi airlines 31/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 3h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5473
UA United
CR7
5:35 AM
EDT
6:20 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5915
UA United
CRJ
2:08 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5477
UA United
CRJ
7:31 PM
EDT
8:01 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5710
UA United
CR2
7:55 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4718
UA United
CRJ
8:10 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5344
UA United
CRJ
12:19 PM
CDT T2
2:32 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5360
UA United
CRJ
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5474
UA United
CR5
5:50 PM
CDT T3
8:04 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Freeland to Chicago
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 222 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

MBS–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 222 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 31 CR2, CR7, CRJ 1h30-1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (31 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 5 2
Weekly flights 31 76 27
Flight time 1h 30m 0h 59m 1h 12m
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 30m to 1h 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.

MBS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Freeland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance222 mi / 357 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 21 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
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 approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m. The route covers 222 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from MBS to ORD. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MCO and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MBS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBS to ORD ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 222 miles (357 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Lansing (LAN) and Grand Rapids (GRR).