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

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Smyrna to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 419 mi 1h 17m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

MQY–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 419 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MQY–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MQY to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MKE ~4h 14m BHM ~4h 19m LIT ~4h 35m CLT ~5h 31m YUL ~6h 30m
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → MQY
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
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 1 13 5
Weekly flights 1 495 100
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 48m 2h 13m
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
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Smyrna.
MQY: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Smyrna, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m.
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 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 17m. The route covers 419 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MQY to ORD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, BHM, LIT, CLT, YUL, DAL, NAS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Smyrna.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MQY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQY to ORD ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 419 miles (674 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Huntsville (HSV) and Chattanooga (CHA).