Direct flights from Orlando to Chicago MCO → ORD
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 35m and covers 1,007 miles (1,620 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $369, with recent bookable fares from $183. Arrivals run on time 74.6% at MCO and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 29 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1556 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than September typically saves $33 on MCO → ORD.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $132 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 108 flights per week (~15 per day) · Updated 47d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Orlando to Chicago?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 4 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD).
Which airlines fly direct from Orlando to Chicago?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Orlando to Chicago.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Orlando to Chicago takes ~2h 35m (approximately 1620 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Orlando to Chicago?
Nonstop flights from Orlando to Chicago operate multiple daily — 108 flights per week (~15 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Orlando to Chicago?
Arrivals run on time 74.6% at MCO and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Orlando to Chicago?
Direct flights from Orlando to Chicago operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Frontier Airlines flies daily, and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Orlando to Chicago?
Round-trip flights from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD) start at $183, with a typical fare around $369. Based on 1556 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Chicago?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Orlando to Chicago, with typical fares around $342 — versus about $375 in September 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Orlando to Chicago?
Typical round-trip fares from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $369, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $237, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $327. Medians from 1556 recent fare combinations.
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