Van Nuys to Chicago (VNY–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,737 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Aero.
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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 3 hubs
DAL Dallas 23h 21m UD → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~8h 18m JD → AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
IDA Idaho Falls ~9h 40m → AAUA Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago flights
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Van Nuys to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,737 mi 3h 45m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore VNY Routes ORD Routes VNY Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Van Nuys flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BWI ~8h 18m IDA ~9h 40m DAL ~23h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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
VNY → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → VNY
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric VNY→ORD LAX→ORD LGB→ORD
Distance from VNY – 19 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines – 31 2
Weekly flights ~1 585 –
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 32m 4h 10m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,737 mi / 2,795 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

VNY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,737 mi / 2,795 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,737 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from ORD to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, LGB and SNA. 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 VNY to ORD

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to ORD is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,737 miles (2,795 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Santa Ana (SNA).