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

ORD Airport Page →
119 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 6m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5070
UA United
CRJ
12:20 PM
CDT T2
2:22 PM
EDT
1h 2m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5048
UA United
CRJ
9:42 PM
CDT T1
11:38 PM
EDT
0h 56m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5139
UA United
CRJ
5:45 AM
EDT
5:59 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5075
UA United
CRJ
5:45 AM
EDT
5:59 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5122
UA United
CRJ
5:45 AM
EDT
5:59 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5043
UA United
CR2
6:30 AM
EDT
6:44 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5070
UA United
CRJ
2:57 PM
EDT
3:11 PM
CDT
1h 14m
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 2 hubs
MKE Milwaukee ~3h 35m AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to West Lafayette flights
SJC San Jose ~9h 57m UA San Jose (SJC) to West Lafayette flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to West Lafayette
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 119 mi 0h 59m nonstop +1h ahead

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 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 CRJ 0h56-1h02 83% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 83% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 LAF 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
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → LAF
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
LAF → ORD
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 14
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Purdue University Airport.

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 59m 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–LAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to West Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance119 mi / 192 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LAF
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 119 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to LAF: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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.
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 United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to LAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LAF is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 119 miles (192 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).