Chicago to Madison (ORD–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Madison
6 carriers, 243 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
243 Flights/wk
108 mi
0h 57m nonstop
34 1-stop hubs
ORD–MSN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 108 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MSN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 111 | 319, B38M, CR5, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 0h57-1h12 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 85 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h-1h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 33 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h02-1h12 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | CR7 | 1h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | E7W | 0h59 | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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 MSN direction.
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37
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34
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33
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34
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35
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48
Nonstop flights
243
Outbound / wk
290
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
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 → MSN
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
63%
Return
MSN → ORD
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → MSN delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Madison from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
| Metric | ORD→MSN | MKE→MSN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 243 | 5 |
| Flight time | 0h 57m | 0h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 57% | – |
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Madison is 0 hours
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MSN: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Madison.
ORD: CDT · MSN: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
108 mi / 174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 13m.
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–MSN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Madison route.
Route details
Distance108 mi / 174 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights243 out / 290 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 13m. The route covers 108 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 243 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MSN. The return direction has about 290 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from MSN to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
United Airlines operates 4 to 6 daily nonstops on ORD-MSN through its United Express partners. SkyWest and Air Wisconsin fly the route on CRJ-200 and E175 equipment. American Airlines runs 2 to 3 daily nonstops via American Eagle on E175s. The sector is 108 miles with a block time of about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Actual flight time is closer to 30 minutes once airborne.
The drive from O'Hare to Madison takes 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours on I-90 depending on traffic through Rockford. Flying saves about 90 minutes if you are already at O'Hare connecting from another flight. For origin trips starting in the Chicago suburbs, driving is often faster door-to-door when you factor in airport time. The flight makes sense almost exclusively for passengers connecting at ORD to United's or American's wider network.
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) has a single terminal with two concourses. It handles about 2 million passengers per year. Security lines are short, usually under 10 minutes. The airport is 6 miles northeast of the UW-Madison campus and downtown. A taxi or rideshare to campus takes 15 minutes and costs $15 to $20. There is no public transit connecting the airport to downtown Madison.
Chicago O'Hare to Madison: The Wisconsin Hub Spoke
ORD-MSN is one of the shortest commercial air routes in the United States at 108 miles. United Express and American Eagle combine for 6 to 9 daily nonstops on regional jet equipment. Block time is about 50 minutes, though actual airborne time is closer to half an hour. This route exists almost entirely as a hub connector. Passengers originating in Madison use the ORD hop to access United's and American's domestic and international networks. UW-Madison, the state government, and the biotech sector in the Madison area generate the weekday demand. Weekend traffic is thinner and airlines sometimes reduce Saturday frequencies.
Alternatives and Airport Context
Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) is 80 miles from Madison and offers more nonstop destinations than MSN. Some Madison-area travelers drive to MKE for routes not available from MSN. The ORD drive is 2.5 to 3 hours, which makes flying competitive only for connections. Chicago Midway (MDW) is not served from Madison. MSN's terminal is compact and easy to navigate, with expansion completed in recent years to add gate capacity. The airport's parking lots are directly adjacent to the terminal, and economy parking runs $8 per day. For UW-Madison football weekends in the fall, flights into MSN fill early and fares spike.