Jackson to Chicago (MKL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KG5880
KG Key Lime
E145
12:55 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5882
KG Key Lime
E145
3:30 PM
CDT T3
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Jackson to Chicago
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 444 mi 1h 30m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

MKL–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 6 E145 1h30
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (6 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, MKL to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
176
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
MKL → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → MKL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MKL→ORD MEM→ORD TUP→ORD
Distance from MKL 71 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 2
Weekly flights 6 164 2
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 17m 1h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of MKL 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 Jackson.
MKL: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
444 mi / 715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
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.

MKL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance444 mi / 715 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MKL
IATA / ICAOMKL / KMKL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 444 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MKL to ORD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, DAL, MIA, ATL and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM, TUP and PAH. 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 MKL to ORD

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKL to ORD ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (715 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM), Tupelo (TUP) and Paducah (PAH).