Chicago to West Lafayette (ORD–LAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to West Lafayette
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 119 mi 0h 58m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

ORD–LAF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 119 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LAF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 11 CRJ 0h58-1h02 44% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 44% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 LAF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
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
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MKE ~3h 32m FWA ~3h 43m JAX ~6h 11m
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 → LAF
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
LAF → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Lafayette from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Purdue University Airport.
Metric ORD→LAF MKE→LAF
Distance from ORD – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 44% –
Milwaukee (MKE) to West Lafayette flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Purdue University Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
West Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LAF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in West Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
119 mi / 192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 2m.
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–LAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to West Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance119 mi / 192 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport take approximately 0h 58m to 1h 2m. The route covers 119 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LAF. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, FWA and JAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
West Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LAF to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LAF

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Purdue University Airport (LAF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to LAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LAF ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 119 miles (192 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).