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

ORD Airport Page →
178 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3612
AA American
E70
1:10 PM
CDT T3
3:23 PM
EDT
1h 13m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3491
AA American
E70
1:13 PM
CDT T3
3:23 PM
EDT
1h 10m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3717
AA American
E70
9:15 PM
CDT T3
11:26 PM
EDT
1h 11m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7855
QR Qatar
E70
9:15 PM
CDT T3
11:26 PM
EDT
1h 11m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3753+1
AA American
E70
9:49 PM
CDT T3
12:01 AM+1
EDT
1h 12m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2346cs
QR Qatar
E70
10:00 PM
CDT T3
12:12 AM+1
EDT
1h 12m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3765
AA American
E70
5:40 AM
EDT
5:48 AM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3734
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
6:13 AM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3491
AA American
E70
4:05 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3612
AA American
E70
4:07 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CDT
1h 23m
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 3 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 10m AAACAF AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
DCA Washington 4h 54m AAASAY AA Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 11h 31m AAACAD MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Lansing
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 178 mi 1h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 28 E70 1h10-1h13 35% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 7 35% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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 LAN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
327
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → LAN
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Return
LAN → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Lansing from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Capital Region International Airport.
Metric ORD→LAN MDW→LAN
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 42 1
Flight time 1h 12m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Capital Region International Airport.

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.

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 flights42 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LAN
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m

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: American Airlines and United 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.
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 LAN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 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 42 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 70 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. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).