Chicago to New Orleans (ORD–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
833 mi 0h 58m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and NEW, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric ORD→NEW MDW→NEW MKE→NEW
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 44m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
833 mi / 1,341 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m.
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–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance833 mi / 1,341 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lakefront Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 833 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CMH, SAV, BNA, SHV, YYZ, BHM, SDF, MKE, TUL, HOU, DAL, BWI, PHL, CHS, MSP, IAD, AUS, TPA, MCO, DFW, BOS, PBI, FLL, MIA, LAS, SCF, VNY, SBD, SJD, SNA, SFO, PDX, SJC and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 NEW

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to NEW ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 833 miles (1,341 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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