Chicago to Milwaukee (ORD–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Milwaukee
8 carriers, 329 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
329 Flights/wk
67 mi
0h 45m nonstop
76 1-stop hubs
ORD–MKE is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 67 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MKE service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 97 | CR7, E70, E75 | 0h49-1h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 91 | CR2, CR5, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 0h45-1h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 44 | CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W | 0h58-1h05 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 42 | CR7 | 0h55-1h01 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | CR7 | 0h55-0h59 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | CR5, CRJ | 0h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | CR7 | 1h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 6 | E75 | 1h02 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MKE direction.
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51
Nonstop flights
329
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373
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 → MKE
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
60%
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MKE → ORD
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → MKE delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→MKE | MDW→MKE | MSN→MKE |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 329 | 29 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 45m | 0h 21m | 0h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Milwaukee is 0 hours
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MKE: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
ORD: CDT · MKE: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
67 mi / 108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 8m.
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–MKE Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance67 mi / 108 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights329 out / 373 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h 8m. The route covers 67 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 329 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MKE. The return direction has about 373 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKL, MSN, YIP, MQT, IMT, ATW, SDF, LSE, CMH, CLE, BUF, CAK, NEW, TEB, MMU, OMA, SCE, CRW, LWB, IAD, BED, HPN, TVC, SAV, OKC, ECP, JAX, BDL, EGE, HDN, PNS, PBI, BZN, CHS, JAC, SCF, SBA, MBJ, PVR, LAX, RNO, PUJ, JFK, SLC, STL, MDW, MSP, ATL, BWI, BNA, AUS, IAH, MIA, PHL, DTW, CLT, RSW, DFW, MCI, DCA, LGA, DEN, SRQ, FLL, MCO, EWR, PHX, BOS, LAS, TPA, IND, SAN, SEA, DAL, GRR and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKE 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.
Scheduled nonstop service between ORD and MKE is extremely limited or effectively nonexistent on a regular basis, because the two airports are only 140 km apart by road. About 90 minutes without traffic on I-94. The market is dominated by ground transport. When airlines have briefly offered this service historically, it was typically part of a connecting itinerary rather than an O&D product. Most travelers between Chicago and Milwaukee drive or use Amtrak's Hiawatha service.
Amtrak's Hiawatha service runs seven round trips per day between Chicago Union Station and Milwaukee's downtown station, taking about 90 minutes. The fare is typically under $30. For travelers starting at ORD rather than downtown Chicago, the Blue Line to the Loop and Amtrak from Union Station adds about 45 minutes. Driving on I-94 is straightforward outside of Milwaukee and Chicago rush hours.
Yes. Milwaukee Mitchell is frequently used by Chicago-area residents as an alternative to ORD or MDW, particularly for Southwest and Frontier flights that offer lower fares or more convenient schedules. The 90-minute drive on I-94 from Chicago's North Side or O'Hare area is manageable, and MKE's smaller size means shorter security lines and easier parking. This reverse flow. Chicagoans using MKE. Is a recognized pattern in the regional market.
Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee: The Ground-Dominated Short Market
ORD–MKE represents one of the shortest city-pair distances in the US where scheduled air service has historically been marginal or absent. At 140 km, the market is effectively owned by Amtrak's Hiawatha corridor and I-94. When nonstop air service exists, it typically operates as a by-product of connecting itineraries rather than as a standalone origin-destination product. Travelers searching this pair are often looking at Milwaukee Mitchell as an alternative to O'Hare. Or vice versa. Rather than seeking a flight between the two airports.
Milwaukee Mitchell as a Chicago-Area Alternative
Mitchell International serves as an effective secondary airport for the greater Chicago metro's northern and western suburbs. Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier at MKE, offering a broad domestic network at competitive fares. Frontier and other carriers add coverage. For a North Shore or northwest suburban Chicago resident, the 60–75 minute drive to MKE can be faster than navigating to ORD or MDW and parking in a large airport garage. MKE's single terminal, covered parking adjacent to the terminal, and shorter security queues are genuine advantages. The General Mitchell International Airport station is served by the KRM commuter rail from downtown Milwaukee, about 15 minutes from the city center.