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

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LF3068
LF Contour
CRJ
11:55 AM
CDT T3
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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LF Contour
CR2
6:09 PM
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7:10 PM
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LF3075
LF Contour
CRJ
10:02 AM
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11:20 AM
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1h 18m
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LF3071
LF Contour
E135
2:10 PM
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Chicago to Kirksville
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 275 mi 1h 1m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

ORD–IRK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes IRK Routes ORD Live Flights IRK Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–IRK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 12 CR2, CRJ 1h01-1h30 54% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – LF
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to IRK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to IRK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SNA ~9h 1m
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 → IRK
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
IRK → ORD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
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
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 1m to 1h 30m.
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–IRK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kirksville route.
Route details
Distance275 mi / 442 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: IRK
Full nameKirksville Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOIRK / KIRK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation966 ft / 294 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to IRK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 30m. The route covers 275 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from ORD to IRK. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Aviation. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to IRK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to IRK ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (442 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SNA.