Monroe to Chicago (MLU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
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Monroe to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 692 mi 2h 30m nonstop

MLU–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 692 miles in 2h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MLU–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 2 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLU to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
344
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
MLU → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → MLU
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 Monroe

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MLU→ORD SHV→ORD JAN→ORD
Distance from MLU 104 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 54m 1h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of MLU 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 Monroe.
MLU: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Monroe, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
692 mi / 1,114 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
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.

MLU–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Monroe to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance692 mi / 1,114 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLU
IATA / ICAOMLU / KMLU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation79 ft / 24 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLU to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 692 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MLU to ORD: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Nearby alternatives include SHV, JAN and LIT. 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 MLU to ORD

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MLU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLU to ORD is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 692 miles (1,114 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shreveport (SHV), Jackson (JAN) and Little Rock (LIT).