Marion to Chicago (MWA–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MWA–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Contour Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 298 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Airlines | 12 | CR2, CRJ | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | – |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Marion
| Metric | MWA→ORD | CGI→ORD | PAH→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MWA | – | 47 mi | 50 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | 1h 28m |
Travel Essentials
MWA: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Marion, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
MWA–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MWA to ORD
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MWA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MWA to ORD is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 298 miles (480 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI), Paducah (PAH) and Evansville (EVV).