Chicago to Cape Girardeau (ORD–CGI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LF3080
LF Contour
CRJ
12:43 PM
CDT T3
1:41 PM+1
EDT
23h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3083
LF Contour
CRJ
9:42 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Cape Girardeau
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 340 mi 23h 58m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

ORD–CGI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 340 miles in approximately 23h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CGI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 7 CRJ 23h58 44%
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to CGI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CGI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → CGI
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
CGI → ORD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cape Girardeau is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CGI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cape Girardeau.
Distance & Flight Time
340 mi / 547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 58m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–CGI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cape Girardeau route.
Route details
Distance340 mi / 547 km
Flight time23h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CGI
IATA / ICAOCGI / KCGI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation342 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CGI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport take approximately 23h 58m. The route covers 340 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to CGI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cape Girardeau is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CGI to ORD 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.

Flights from ORD to CGI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to CGI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CGI ranges from 23 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 340 miles (547 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.