Domestic route
Cheap flights from Orlando to Chicago
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 1,006 miles, 2h 30m nonstop.
MCO to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,006 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 32all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindChicago vs Orlando
Orlando to Chicago
Round trips from $89
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Orlando to Chicago
8 airlines fly nonstop with 32 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, RDU, ORF · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Charleston (CHS)MX1 airline
- Raleigh (RDU)MX1 airline
- Norfolk (ORF)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
OrlandoChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly MCO to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $89; September 2026 is the most expensive at $121 and up, a difference of $32 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Orlando to ChicagoOrlando to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Orlando to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h 30m gate to gate, covering 1,006 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCO to ORD?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD), with 32 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through CHS, RDU and ORF.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $89 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Orlando to Chicago flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Orlando and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando. MCO is on America/New York time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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