Orlando to Chicago (SFB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
FWA Fort Wayne 4h 25m G4 → AAASBA Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago flights
SBN South Bend 4h 29m G4 → AAEKNZ South Bend (SBN) to Chicago flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 29m G4 → AAACAS Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Chicago flights
PIA Peoria 4h 30m G4 → AABACM Peoria (PIA) to Chicago flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 30m G4 → AAACAS Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago flights
AVL Asheville 4h 33m G4 → AAAVNZ Asheville (AVL) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 36m G4 → AAACAS Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
LEX Lexington 4h 37m G4 → AAACAS Lexington (LEX) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 39m G4 → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 45m G4 → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SFB and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
TOL ~4h 19m ROC ~4h 21m FWA ~4h 25m SBN ~4h 29m GSP ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
993
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
SFB → ORD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → SFB
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFB delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SFB→ORD MCO→ORD MLB→ORD
Distance from SFB – 24 mi 59 mi
Nonstop airlines – 25 1
Weekly flights – 423 1
Departure OTP 50% – –
Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights · Melbourne (MLB) to Chicago flights · St Augustine (UST) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFB with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
SFB: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SFB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFB
Full nameOrlando Sanford International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFB to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Wayne, South Bend and Greenville-Spartanburg.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, MLB and UST. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Wayne, South Bend and Greenville-Spartanburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Melbourne (MLB) and St Augustine (UST).