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

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Van Nuys to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,737 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
VNY → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → VNY
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 33 2
Weekly flights ~1 724
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 15m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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 20m 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.

VNY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,737 mi / 2,795 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

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 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,737 miles.
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 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,737 miles (2,795 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Santa Ana (SNA).