Chicago to Kirksville (ORD–IRK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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275 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LF3074
LF Contour Airlines
CR2
2:40 PM
CDT T3
4:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3070
LF Contour Airlines
CRJ
6:45 PM
CDT T3
8:15 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3071
LF Contour Airlines
CRJ
1:10 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 23m AAACAV LF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kirksville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Kirksville
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 275 mi 1h 30m nonstop

ORD–IRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–IRK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 14 CR2, CRJ 1h30 66%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – LF
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to IRK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to IRK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
169
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → IRK
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
IRK → ORD
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Kirksville.
Distance & Flight Time
275 mi / 442 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m 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.

ORD–IRK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kirksville route.
Route details
Distance275 mi / 442 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: IRK
IATA / ICAOIRK / KIRK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation966 ft / 294 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to IRK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 275 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to IRK: Contour Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IRK 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.
Yes, return flights from IRK to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IRK

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to IRK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to IRK is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (442 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.