Chicago to Midland (ORD–MAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
1,048 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 51m AAACAV → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Midland flights
IAH Houston 5h 27m AAASAV → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Midland flights
AUS Austin 5h 38m AAACAS → WN Austin (AUS) to Midland flights
DEN Denver 5h 39m AAACAY → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Midland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 50m AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Midland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 10m AAACAV → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Midland flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 34m AAACAY → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Midland flights
LIT Little Rock ~5h 5m AAASBA → SY Little Rock (LIT) to Midland flights
LBB Lubbock ~5h 9m → A8EM Lubbock (LBB) to Midland flights
MYR Myrtle Beach ~6h 56m AANZUA → SGX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Midland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Midland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,048 mi 3h 5m nonstop

ORD–MAF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,048 miles in 3h 5m.

Also explore ORD Routes MAF Routes ORD Live Flights MAF Live Flights ORD Delays MAF Delays
All flights from Midland (MAF) Midland to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–MAF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 79% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DFW ~4h 51m LIT ~5h 5m LBB ~5h 9m IAH ~5h 27m AUS ~5h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
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 → MAF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
50%
Return
MAF → ORD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → MAF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Midland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,048 mi / 1,687 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m 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.

Facts

ORD–MAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Midland route.
Route details
Distance1,048 mi / 1,687 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MAF
Full nameMidland International Air and Space Port
IATA / ICAOMAF / KMAF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Midland International Air and Space Port take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,048 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to MAF: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from MAF 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 MAF

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to MAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MAF is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,687 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.