Chicago to Cedar Rapids (ORD–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
ORD–CID is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NZ | 78 | 319, 738, 739, 73G, CR2, CR5, E7W | 1h13-1h29 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI, IB, QR | 51 | CR7, E70, E75 | 0h56-1h24 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI, IB, QR | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 0h50 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CID | MDW→CID |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 221 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 21m | 0h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CID: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
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–CID Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
O'Hare to Cedar Rapids: Iowa's Hub Connection
ORD-CID is a classic Midwest hub-spoke route. American Eagle and United Express each operate 2 to 4 daily nonstops on regional jets. The 220-mile sector takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The Eastern Iowa Airport serves both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, sitting midway between the two cities. This dual-city catchment gives the route a stable demand base. Cedar Rapids is Iowa's second-largest city with Rockwell Collins, Quaker Oats, and other manufacturers. Iowa City adds University of Iowa traffic including students, faculty, visiting academics, and Hawkeyes sports fans.
Connecting Through O'Hare
Most ORD-CID passengers are connecting at O'Hare, not traveling point-to-point to Chicago. CID passengers use ORD to reach destinations across the US and internationally on American and United's networks. Direct service from CID is limited to a handful of hub cities and a few leisure routes. O'Hare is the primary long-haul gateway for eastern Iowa. American Eagle flights typically operate from Terminal 3 at ORD. United Express uses Terminal 2. Both are on the south side of the airport. CID itself is a modern single-terminal facility that opened a renovated concourse with updated gates and amenities. Parking at CID is inexpensive at $8 to $10 per day for economy lots.