Muskegon to Chicago (MKG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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118 mi airlines 12/wk
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KG5730
KG Key Lime
E145
10:43 AM
CDT
10:10 AM+1
CDT
23h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5760
KG Key Lime
E145
4:35 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5745
KG Key Lime
E145
3:33 PM
CDT T3
5:02 PM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5775
KG Key Lime
ER4
6:52 PM
CDT T3
8:16 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Muskegon to Chicago
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 118 mi 0h 50m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

MKG–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 118 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 12 E145 0h50-23h27
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKG to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKG → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → MKG
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Muskegon

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MKG→ORD GRR→ORD AZO→ORD
Distance from MKG 41 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 2
Weekly flights 12 397 82
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 1m 1h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of MKG with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Muskegon.
MKG: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Muskegon, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
118 mi / 190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 23h 27m.
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.

MKG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Muskegon to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance118 mi / 190 km
Flight time0h 50m to 23h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MKG
IATA / ICAOMKG / KMKG
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation629 ft / 192 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Muskegon County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 23h 27m. The route covers 118 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MKG to ORD. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CLT, FLL and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR, AZO and MKE. 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.

Flights from MKG to ORD

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKG to ORD ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 23 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 118 miles (190 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR), Kalamazoo (AZO) and Milwaukee (MKE).