Chicago to Lakeland (ORD–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
1,022 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 22m AAACAS → XP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 30m AAACAF → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 5h 28m AAACAS → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 10h 16m AAACAS → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
HVN New Haven 18h 15m XP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 8m AAACAS → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~6h 33m AAACAS → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
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Chicago to Lakeland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,022 mi 2h 6m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–LAL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes LAL Routes ORD Live Flights LAL Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
BNA ~4h 22m ATL ~4h 30m CVG ~5h 8m ROC ~5h 28m AUS ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
482
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → LAL
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
LAL → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric ORD→LAL MDW→LAL
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 53% –
Chicago (MDW) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,022 mi / 1,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m 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.

Facts

ORD–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance1,022 mi / 1,644 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,022 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester.
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 LAL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LAL is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,644 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).