Chicago to Lansing (ORD–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
178 mi airlines charter/private 49/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 32m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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UA5902
UA United
CRJ
7:37 AM
CDT T2
9:53 AM
EDT
1h 16m
21%
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UA5402
UA United
CRJ
11:40 AM
CDT T2
1:52 PM
EDT
1h 12m
21%
M T W T F S S
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AA3612
AA American
E70
1:23 PM
CDT T3
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 15m
37%
M T W T F S S
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UA5573
UA United
CRJ
4:00 PM
CDT T2
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
21%
M T W T F S S
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UA5780
UA United
CR5
7:45 PM
CDT T2
9:57 PM
EDT
1h 12m
21%
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QR2346cs
QR Qatar
E70
9:20 PM
CDT T3
11:31 PM
EDT
1h 11m
9%
M T W T F S S
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AA3753+1
AA American
E70
10:05 PM
CDT T3
12:17 AM+1
EDT
1h 12m
37%
M T W T F S S
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AA3765
AA American
E70
5:46 AM
EDT
5:53 AM
CDT
1h 7m
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UA5287
UA United
CRJ
6:00 AM
EDT
6:18 AM
CDT
1h 18m
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UA5565
UA United
CRJ
10:40 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA4636
UA United
CRJ
2:32 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
CDT
1h 18m
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AA3612
AA American
E70
4:08 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
CDT
1h 21m
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UA5842
UA United
CRJ
8:30 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 10m AAACAF → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
DCA Washington 4h 42m AAASAY → AA Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 12h 12m AAACAD → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
TVC Traverse City ~3h 31m AAASBA → Traverse City (TVC) to Lansing flights
IWD Ironwood ~4h 19m KG → Ironwood (IWD) to Lansing flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 29m AAACAM → Minneapolis (MSP) to Lansing flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 12m AAASEI → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Lansing flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 27m SY → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Lansing flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 48m AAACAS → Fort Myers (RSW) to Lansing flights
IAD Dulles ~8h 10m ACAVAZ → Dulles (IAD) to Lansing flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Lansing
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 178 mi 1h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–LAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes LAN Routes ORD Live Flights LAN Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Lansing (LAN) Lansing to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 CR5, CRJ 1h12-1h16 18% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines Also: QR 14 E70 1h12-1h15 18% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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 LAN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DTW ~3h 10m TVC ~3h 31m IWD ~4h 19m MSP ~4h 29m DCA ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
329
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 → LAN
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Return
LAN → ORD
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
36%
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
+1h
Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LAN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
178 mi / 287 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m 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–LAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance178 mi / 287 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LAN
Full nameCapital Region International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport take about 1h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 178 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to LAN: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Orlando.
Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LAN 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 LAN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LAN is about 1 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.