Chicago to Lake Charles (ORD–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and CWF, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
OKC ~5h 14m ATL ~5h 28m TPA ~5h 52m LAS ~8h 31m EWR ~17h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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 → CWF
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
CWF → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lake Charles is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CWF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles.
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–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CWF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, ATL, TPA, LAS, EWR and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.