New Orleans to Chicago (NEW–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.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NEW → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → NEW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric NEW→ORD MSY→ORD GPT→ORD
Distance from NEW 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 23 2
Weekly flights 247
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

NEW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to ORD flights.
Yes, return flights from ORD to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and JAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Jackson (JAN).