Chicago to Tampa (ORD–MCF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Tampa
Route information for ORD to MCF.
1,022 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MCF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
MCF → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MCF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,022 mi / 1,645 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m 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–MCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,022 mi / 1,645 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MCF
Full nameMacDill Air Force Base
IATA / ICAOMCF / KMCF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MCF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to MacDill Air Force Base take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,022 miles.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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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 MCF

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to MCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MCF is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,645 km).