Chicago to Lake Charles (ORD–CWF) — 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.
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–CWF 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 864 miles in 2h 9m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→CWF | MDW→CWF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 1h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CWF: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles.
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–CWF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to CWF
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) 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 CWF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to CWF is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 864 miles (1,390 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).