Marco Island to Chicago (MRK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Marco Island to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

MRK–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MRK Routes ORD Routes MRK Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MRK–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 1 C56X 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
C56X Cessna Citation Excel/XLS – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MRK to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BNA ~4h 35m RSW ~5h 17m CMH ~5h 20m GRR ~5h 23m FWA ~5h 24m
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
MRK → ORD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → MRK
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
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 Marco Island

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MRK→ORD RSW→ORD OPF→ORD
Distance from MRK – 38 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 2
Weekly flights 1 212 2
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 33m 2h 36m
Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago flights · Miami (OPF) to Chicago flights · Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MRK 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 Marco Island.
MRK: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Marco Island, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
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

MRK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Marco Island to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MRK
Full nameMarco Island Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOMRK / KMKY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation5 ft / 2 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 MRK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Marco Island Executive Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MRK to ORD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, RSW, CMH, GRR, FWA, TYS, PIT, MIA, IAD, OMA, ILM, MSP, PHL, OKC, BOS, AUS, PHX and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Marco Island.
Nearby alternatives include RSW, OPF and MIA. 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 MRK to ORD

Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK) 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.

MRK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRK to ORD ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Myers (RSW), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).