Tampa to Chicago (MCF–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between MCF and ORD. Nearest airports to MCF with scheduled service: Tampa International Airport (TPA, 9 mi) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 31 mi) · Orlando International Airport (MCO, 84 mi)
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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.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCF → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → MCF
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MCF→ORD TPA→ORD PIE→ORD
Distance from MCF 9 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 22 2
Weekly flights 259 1
Airports within 200 miles of MCF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

MCF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: MCF
IATA / ICAOMCF / KMCF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCF to ORD flights.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, PIE and SRQ. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).