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

ORD Airport Page →
214 mi airlines charter/private 52/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 20m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4728
UA United
CRJ
7:42 AM
CDT T2
9:08 AM
CDT
1h 26m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3649
AA American
E70
10:00 AM
CDT T3
11:22 AM
CDT
1h 22m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5698
UA United
CRJ
11:55 AM
CDT T2
1:17 PM
CDT
1h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3645
AA American
E70
3:40 PM
CDT T3
5:03 PM
CDT
1h 23m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5409
UA United
CR5
4:45 PM
CDT T2
6:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5252
UA United
CRJ
9:15 PM
CDT T2
10:37 PM
CDT
1h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5341
UA United
CRJ
9:45 PM
CDT T2
11:07 PM
CDT
1h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3713+2
AA American
E70
11:00 PM
CDT T3
12:19 AM+1
CDT
1h 19m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8743cs
QR Qatar
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
7:24 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3704+1
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5215
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
7:38 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5383
UA United
CRJ
6:15 AM
CDT
7:38 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5973
UA United
CRJ
9:43 AM
CDT
11:07 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4851+1
BA British
E70
10:05 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3649
AA American
E70
11:52 AM
CDT
1:14 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5232
UA United
CRJ
1:41 PM
CDT
3:04 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5249
UA United
CRJ
1:53 PM
CDT
3:16 PM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3645
AA American
E70
5:33 PM
CDT
7:14 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5547
UA United
CR5
7:11 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4704
UA United
CR5
7:11 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6039
UA United
CR5
7:20 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
CDT
1h 24m
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
MSP Minneapolis 8h 32m AAACAM CH Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse flights
MSN Madison ~3h 19m AAACAS AA Madison (MSN) to La Crosse flights
DCA Washington ~5h 48m AAASAY Washington (DCA) to La Crosse flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to La Crosse
2 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 214 mi 1h 22m nonstop

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 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 31 CR5, CRJ 1h22-1h26 21% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: QR 21 E70 1h19-1h23 21% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (31 flights/wk, 60%)
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 40%)
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
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
81
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
76
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 → LSE
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
LSE → ORD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach La Crosse from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to La Crosse Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→LSE MSN→LSE
Distance from ORD 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 52 1
Flight time 1h 22m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 21%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to La Crosse Regional Airport.

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 22m 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–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to La Crosse route.
Route details
Distance214 mi / 345 km
Flight time1h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights52 out / 81 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 214 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to LSE: 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from LSE to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSN. 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 LSE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to LSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LSE is about 1 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madison (MSN).