Chicago to Kincheloe (ORD–CIU) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 54m AAACAF → DL Detroit (DTW) to Kincheloe flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 11m AAACAF → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Kincheloe flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Kincheloe
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 340 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–CIU had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 340 miles in 1h 32m.

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All flights from Kincheloe (CIU) Kincheloe to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–CIU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 – – 49% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CIU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DTW ~3h 54m MSP ~4h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
227
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → CIU
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
CIU → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kincheloe from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Metric ORD→CIU MDW→CIU
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 32m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 49% –
Chicago (MDW) to Kincheloe flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kincheloe.
Distance & Flight Time
340 mi / 548 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

ORD–CIU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kincheloe route.
Route details
Distance340 mi / 548 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CIU
Full nameChippewa County International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CIU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 340 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to CIU: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CIU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kincheloe is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CIU to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to CIU

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to CIU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CIU is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 340 miles (548 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).