Chicago to Jackson (ORD–MKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KG Key Lime
ER4
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E145
11:43 AM
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AAACAF → KG Atlanta (ATL) to Jackson flights
BNA Nashville ~3h 53m AAACAS → Nashville (BNA) to Jackson flights
DEN Denver ~6h 43m AAACAY → KG Denver (DEN) to Jackson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Jackson
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 444 mi 1h 50m nonstop

ORD–MKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes MKL Routes ORD Live Flights MKL Live Flights ORD Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 6 ER4 1h50 69% – –
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (6 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MKL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
BNA ~3h 53m ATL ~4h 27m DEN ~6h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
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 → MKL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
MKL → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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
0h
Jackson is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MKL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Jackson.
Distance & Flight Time
444 mi / 715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m 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–MKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Jackson route.
Route details
Distance444 mi / 715 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MKL
Full nameMcKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMKL / KMKL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 444 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to MKL: Key Lime Air.
This route has limited weekly 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MKL 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 MKL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MKL is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (715 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.