Mason City to Chicago (MCW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCW–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 288 miles in approximately 1h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 20 | CR2, CRJ | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Mason City
| Metric | MCW→ORD | FOD→ORD | ALO→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCW | – | 61 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 15 | 24 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 19m | 1h 24m |
Travel Essentials
MCW: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mason City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
MCW–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCW to ORD
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MCW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCW to ORD is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 288 miles (463 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Waterloo (ALO) and Rochester (RST).