Smyrna to Chicago (MQY–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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419 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville ~3h 45m → AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
CGI Cape Girardeau ~3h 56m → LF Cape Girardeau (CGI) to Chicago flights
BRL Burlington ~4h 4m → LF Burlington (BRL) to Chicago flights
BHM Birmingham ~4h 20m → AAASEI Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis ~4h 20m VTM → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
LIT Little Rock ~4h 36m → AAASIB Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 56m LF → AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
BUF Buffalo ~5h 2m LF → AAACAS Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington ~5h 13m → AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 24m LF → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Smyrna to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 419 mi 1h 26m nonstop

MQY–ORD had nonstop service from FlyNordic, 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 419 miles in 1h 26m.

Also explore MQY Routes ORD Routes MQY Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Smyrna flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MQY–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MQY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
BNA ~3h 45m CGI ~3h 56m BRL ~4h 4m BHM ~4h 20m MEM ~4h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MQY → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
ORD → MQY
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Smyrna

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MQY→ORD BNA→ORD HSV→ORD
Distance from MQY – 12 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines – 25 10
Weekly flights – 454 98
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 13m 2h 12m
Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights · Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MQY with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Smyrna, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MQY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Smyrna to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance419 mi / 674 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MQY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Smyrna Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 419 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MQY to ORD: FlyNordic. 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 1h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MQY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNA, HSV and CHA. 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 MQY to ORD

Smyrna Airport (MQY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, 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.

MQY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQY to ORD is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 419 miles (674 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Huntsville (HSV) and Chattanooga (CHA).