Jacksonville to Chicago (VQQ–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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MCO Orlando ~5h 26m WN AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 30m SY AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 44m AA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami ~6h 51m AA AAACAS Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Jacksonville to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 879 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

VQQ–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 879 miles in 2h 40m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VQQ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 VQQ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
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
VQQ → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
ORD → VQQ
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Jacksonville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric VQQ→ORD JAX→ORD UST→ORD
Distance from VQQ 22 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights 185
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 47m 2h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of VQQ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
879 mi / 1,414 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m 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.

VQQ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jacksonville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance879 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VQQ
Full nameCecil Airport
IATA / ICAOVQQ / KVQQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation81 ft / 25 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VQQ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cecil Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 879 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from VQQ to ORD: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Jacksonville.
Yes, return flights from ORD to VQQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAX, UST and GNV. 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 VQQ to ORD

Cecil Airport (VQQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

VQQ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VQQ to ORD is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 879 miles (1,414 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), St Augustine (UST) and Gainesville (GNV).