Chicago to Lake City (ORD–LCQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8:16 PM
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10:30 PM
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9:13 PM
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Chicago to Lake City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 867 mi 1h 14m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

ORD–LCQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 867 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes LCQ Routes ORD Live Flights LCQ Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LCQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 – 1h14-2h28 59% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LCQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LCQ.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
YYZ ~5h 30m EWR ~6h 23m JFK ~6h 37m DEN ~8h 0m IAH ~15h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 → LCQ
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
LCQ → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
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
Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LCQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
867 mi / 1,396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 2h 28m.
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–LCQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lake City route.
Route details
Distance867 mi / 1,396 km
Flight time1h 14m to 2h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LCQ
Full nameLake City Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation201 ft / 61 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LCQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lake City Gateway Airport take approximately 1h 14m to 2h 28m. The route covers 867 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LCQ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, EWR, JFK, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LCQ 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 LCQ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to LCQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LCQ ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 867 miles (1,396 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.