Madison to Chicago (MSN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Madison to Chicago
6 carriers, 290 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
290 Flights/wk
108 mi
0h 23m nonstop
27 1-stop hubs
MSN–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 108 miles in approximately 0h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MSN–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 112 | 319, 738, 739, A21N, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 0h58-1h53 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 93 | CR7, E70, E75 | 0h23-1h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 39 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h07-1h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 32 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h07-1h14 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | CR7 | 1h11 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | CR5 | 1h11 | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSN to ORD direction.
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44
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59
Nonstop flights
290
Outbound / wk
243
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSN → ORD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
82%
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ORD → MSN
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
MSN delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Madison
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | MSN→ORD | RFD→ORD | MKE→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSN | – | 66 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 290 | 28 | 373 |
| Flight time | 0h 23m | 1h 30m | 0h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Chicago flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights · Appleton (ATW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 0 hours
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Madison.
MSN: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
MSN: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
108 mi / 174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m to 1h 53m.
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.
Facts
MSN–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Madison to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance108 mi / 174 km
Flight time0h 23m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights290 out / 243 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 0h 23m to 1h 53m. The route covers 108 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 290 nonstop flights per week from MSN to ORD. The return direction has about 243 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
The drive from Madison to O'Hare is 134 miles and takes 2 hours 15 minutes in light traffic, often longer. Van Galder Bus runs hourly from UW campus to O'Hare Terminal 1 Departures for around $20 to $40. Three hours each way. The flight is 74 minutes block time, but accounting for airport check-in, security, and the possibility of O'Hare ground delays, total door-to-door time is often comparable. The flight pays off primarily for connections to long-haul destinations, not Madison-to-Chicago point-to-point travel.
United Express flights from Madison arrive at Terminal 1 (B and C concourses). American Eagle flights arrive at Terminal 3 (K concourse). Both are accessible airside without re-clearing security, but the walk between B/C and other O'Hare concourses is significant. Terminal 1 to Terminal 5 international, for instance, requires the shuttle bus. Factor this into connection times from Madison.
O'Hare is one of the most delay-prone airports in the US. MSN-ORD is a short feeder segment and is directly affected by O'Hare's ground delay programs when convective weather hits the Chicago area. American Airlines' on-time rate on this route has been reported around 72%, which is relatively low for a short-hop regional service. Morning departures from Madison before 09:00 have a significantly better on-time record than afternoon and evening flights.
Madison to Chicago O'Hare: Regional Feeder to a Global Hub
MSN-ORD serves travelers connecting from Madison, Wisconsin to O'Hare's full domestic and international network. American Airlines and United Airlines are the only nonstop operators, with 43 and 69 weekly flights respectively. Block time is 74 minutes for the 220 km segment. American Eagle operates CRJ-200 and CRJ-700 regional jets from Terminal 3 at ORD. United Express uses E175s and CRJ-700s into Terminal 1. Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is a compact, one-terminal airport that makes the departure process fast. Security lines rarely exceed 10 minutes except during UW home football Saturdays in autumn.
Ground Transport Alternative and Delay Context
Van Galder Bus runs every hour from downtown Madison and the UW campus to O'Hare Terminal 1, priced around $20 to $40. The bus takes three hours each way but connects city centres. The 134-mile drive is 2 hours 15 minutes in standard traffic. Travelers using MSN-ORD primarily for long-haul connections get the most value from the flight. Point-to-point Madison-to-Chicago travel is slower by air than by bus or car when total door-to-door time is counted. O'Hare's chronic convective weather delays in summer affect this route disproportionately, as the short block time offers no recovery buffer once a ground hold is issued.