Chicago to La Crosse (ORD–LSE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–LSE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 42 | E70 | 1h21-1h26 | Oneworld | QR | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach La Crosse from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→LSE | MDW→LSE | MSN→LSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 0h 41m | 0h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · LSE: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 49 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 49 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 97 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 Chicago (MDW) and Madison (MSN).