Chicago to West Lafayette (ORD–LAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | CRJ | 0h56-1h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach West Lafayette from Chicago
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · LAF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in West Lafayette.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).