Chicago to Marion (ORD–MWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF Contour
CRJ
10:40 AM
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12:15 PM
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LF Contour
CR2
6:57 PM
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CRJ
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Chicago to Marion
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 298 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

ORD–MWA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Contour Aviation and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 298 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 13 CR2, CRJ 1h35-22h33 30% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 30% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – LF
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (13 flights/wk, 93%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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 MWA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MKE ~3h 57m PHL ~5h 43m MDW ~26h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MWA
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
MWA → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Marion from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.
Metric ORD→MWA MDW→MWA MKE→MWA
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 13 1 –
Flight time 1h 35m 23h 46m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 30% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Marion flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Marion flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Marion is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MWA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Marion.
Distance & Flight Time
298 mi / 480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 22h 33m.
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–MWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Marion route.
Route details
Distance298 mi / 480 km
Flight time1h 35m to 22h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MWA
Full nameVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois
IATA / ICAOMWA / KMWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation472 ft / 144 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois take approximately 1h 35m to 22h 33m. The route covers 298 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Contour Aviation and United Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MWA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, PHL and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Marion is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MWA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and 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.

Flights from ORD to MWA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation and United Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MWA ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 22 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 298 miles (480 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).