Chicago to La Crosse (ORD–LSE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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214 mi airlines 103/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5973
UA United
CRJ
7:40 AM
CDT T2
9:06 AM
CDT
1h 26m
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UA4728
UA United
CRJ
7:42 AM
CDT T2
9:08 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3717
AA American
E75
8:11 AM
CDT T3
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3649
AA American
E70
9:56 AM
CDT T3
11:22 AM
CDT
1h 26m
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UA5986
UA United
CRJ
11:52 AM
CDT T2
1:14 PM
CDT
1h 22m
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UA5698
UA United
CRJ
11:55 AM
CDT T2
1:17 PM
CDT
1h 22m
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AA3645
AA American
E70
3:39 PM
CDT T3
5:04 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3944
AA American
E70
4:41 PM
CDT T3
6:07 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA5409
UA United
CR5
4:45 PM
CDT T2
6:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5983
UA United
CR5
4:50 PM
CDT T2
6:11 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5252
UA United
CRJ
9:15 PM
CDT T2
10:37 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3335
AA American
E70
10:33 PM
CDT T3
11:54 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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QR2558
QR Qatar
E75
10:33 PM
CDT T3
11:54 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3713+2
AA American
E70
10:45 PM
CDT T3
12:06 AM+1
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5504
UA United
CRJ
11:00 PM
CDT T2
12:17 AM+1
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA5971
UA United
CRJ
11:00 PM
CDT T2
12:17 AM+1
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA3704
AA American
E70
5:20 AM
CDT
6:41 AM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3935
AA American
E70
5:40 AM
CDT
7:11 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5973
UA United
CRJ
9:43 AM
CDT
11:07 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3966+1
AA American
E75
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4851cs
BA British
E70
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QR2451
QR Qatar
E75
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3649
AA American
E70
11:52 AM
CDT
1:14 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5906
UA United
CRJ
1:49 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA5249
UA United
CRJ
1:53 PM
CDT
3:16 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA3645
AA American
E70
5:34 PM
CDT
7:07 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA3722
AA American
E70
6:37 PM
CDT
8:12 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA5547
UA United
CR5
7:11 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA5936
UA United
CR5
8:00 PM
CDT
9:14 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to La Crosse
2 carriers, 103 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 103 Flights/wk 214 mi 1h 17m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

ORD–LSE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LSE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 54 CR5, CRJ 1h17-1h26 62% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: QR 42 E70, E75 1h21-1h26 62% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (54 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 44%)
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 LSE direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
103
Outbound / wk
88
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
La Crosse is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LSE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse.
Distance & Flight Time
214 mi / 345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 26m.
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–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to La Crosse route.
Route details
Distance214 mi / 345 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights103 out / 88 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LSE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse Regional Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 26m. The route covers 214 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 103 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LSE. The return direction has about 88 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MSP, OMA, CMH, BNA, DCA, RDU, PSM, PBI, RSW and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LSE 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 LSE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to LSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LSE ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 191 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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