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

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Chicago to Jackson
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 444 mi 1h 50m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

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, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes MKL Routes ORD Live Flights MKL Live Flights ORD Delays
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 E145 1h50 43% – –
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – 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
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
TYS ~4h 25m BNA ~4h 41m MCO ~6h 8m MIA ~7h 31m ATL ~18h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
176
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
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
MKL → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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.
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 connections5 hubs
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/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 444 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MKL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, BNA, MCO, MIA and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.