Tupelo to Chicago (TUP–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 3m LF AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 12m LF AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 8m SY AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tupelo to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 535 mi 2h nonstop

TUP–ORD had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 535 miles in 2h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TUP–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
272
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUP → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → TUP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Tupelo

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric TUP→ORD MEM→ORD MKL→ORD
Distance from TUP 87 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 16 1
Weekly flights 220 6
Flight time 2h 1h 52m 1h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of TUP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tupelo, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
535 mi / 861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
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.

TUP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tupelo to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance535 mi / 861 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUP
IATA / ICAOTUP / KTUP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation346 ft / 105 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tupelo Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 535 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from TUP to ORD: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from ORD to TUP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM, MKL and HSV. 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 TUP to ORD

Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TUP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUP to ORD is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (861 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM), Jackson (MKL) and Huntsville (HSV).