Marion to Chicago (MWA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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298 mi airlines 12/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LF3051
LF Contour
CR2
8:20 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3053
LF Contour
E145
3:05 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3052
LF Contour
CRJ
12:29 PM
CDT T3
1:55 PM
EDT
0h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3054
LF Contour
CR2
6:57 PM
CDT T3
6:30 PM+1
EDT
22h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Marion to Chicago
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 298 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

MWA–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Contour Aviation, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 298 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MWA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 12 CR2, E145 1h40
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – LF
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF + OO (13 flights/wk, 93%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MWA to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MWA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MWA → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → MWA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Marion

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MWA→ORD CGI→ORD PAH→ORD
Distance from MWA 47 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 12 7 8
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 45m 1h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of MWA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Marion.
MWA: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Marion, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
298 mi / 480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
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.

MWA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Marion to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance298 mi / 480 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MWA
IATA / ICAOMWA / KMWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation472 ft / 144 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MWA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 298 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Contour Aviation, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MWA to ORD. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Marion.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGI, PAH and EVV. 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 MWA to ORD

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation, 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 ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. 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 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TPA. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI), Paducah (PAH) and Evansville (EVV).