Orlando to Chicago/West Chicago (MCO–DPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Chicago/West Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,010 mi 2h 23m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MCO and DPA, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to DPA.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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Other ways to reach Chicago/West Chicago from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Dupage Airport.
Metric MCO→DPA SFB→DPA SRQ→DPA
Distance from MCO 24 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 10m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Dupage Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · DPA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,010 mi / 1,625 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,010 mi / 1,625 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: DPA
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Dupage Airport take approximately 2h 23m. The route covers 1,010 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, IND, MRK, CVG, SRQ, BCT, CLT, STL, TYS, OKC, DSM, APF, FXE, RSW, PIT, JVL, BWI, PBI, FLL, IAD, BNA, VPZ, YYZ, PHL, HOU, OMA, BOS, PLS, PSP, PHX, BUR, VNY and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from DPA to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB and SRQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCO to DPA

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dupage Airport (DPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to DPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to DPA ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,010 miles (1,625 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).