Mason City to Chicago (MCW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCW–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 288 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 25 | CR2, CRJ | 1h24-1h30 | – | Star Alliance | EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 20m | 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 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCW to ORD ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 288 miles (463 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LAS. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Waterloo (ALO) and Rochester (RST).