Milwaukee to Chicago (MKE–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.
MKE–ORD is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 67 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, EK, NZ | 99 | CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W | 0h48-1h11 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR | 76 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h11-1h34 | Oneworld | AS, EI, QR | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | CR7 | 1h19 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SK SAS | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Milwaukee
| Metric | MKE→ORD | MSN→ORD | RFD→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKE | – | 74 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 16 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 413 | 317 | 29 |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | 1h 9m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MKE: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, 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.
MKE–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Milwaukee to Chicago O'Hare: Ultra-Short Feeder Segment
The Milwaukee–Chicago O'Hare route is one of the shortest regularly scheduled commercial segments in the US domestic network, functioning primarily as a feeder connector for Milwaukee-area travelers accessing O'Hare's global connection hub on single-ticket itineraries. Five carriers operate 252 weekly departures, nearly all on regional jets. The route exists because the value proposition is not speed between the two cities but rather the protection of a single-ticket itinerary with baggage transfer and rebooking rights for onward connections.
MKE as an Alternative to O'Hare
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport serves as an overflow option for Chicago-area residents seeking lower fares or less congestion than O'Hare or Midway. Southwest's Milwaukee operation has historically drawn passengers from the northern Chicago suburbs willing to drive 45 minutes to access lower fares on key leisure routes.