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

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864 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 4 hubs
IAH Houston ~5h 15m AAASAV → Houston (IAH) to Lake Charles flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 31m AAACAF → Atlanta (ATL) to Lake Charles flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 34m ACAVAZ → Dulles (IAD) to Lake Charles flights
EWR Newark ~6h 44m AAACAS → Newark (EWR) to Lake Charles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 864 mi 2h 42m nonstop

ORD–CWF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 42m.

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All flights from Lake Charles (CWF) Lake Charles to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–CWF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 69% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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 CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAH ~5h 15m ATL ~5h 31m IAD ~6h 34m EWR ~6h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
CWF → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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.
Distance & Flight Time
864 mi / 1,390 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m 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–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance864 mi / 1,390 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
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: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CWF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennault International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 864 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to CWF: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 CWF

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 864 miles (1,390 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.