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

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178 mi airlines 27/wk
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AA3707
AA American
E70
1:44 PM
CDT T3
3:48 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3681
AA American
E70
2:55 PM
CDT T3
5:06 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4080
AA American
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA4002
AA American
E70
9:08 PM
CDT T3
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4006
AA American
E70
5:35 AM
EDT
5:47 AM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA4082
AA American
E70
6:22 AM
EDT
6:52 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA3707
AA American
E70
4:21 PM
EDT
4:42 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3952
AA American
E70
5:36 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Lansing
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 178 mi 1h 4m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

ORD–LAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 178 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 27 E70 1h04-1h11 68% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (27 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
387
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 →

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 4m to 1h 11m.
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 4m to 1h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
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 approximately 1h 4m to 1h 11m. The route covers 178 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LAN. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TVC, IWD, MSP, IAD, CUN, PUJ, DTW, DCA, MCO and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 American Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LAN ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes to 1 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.