How long does the flight from Orlando to Chicago take?

Flight time from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (MDW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Orlando to Chicago?

Airline availability for MCO to MDW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Orlando to Chicago?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MCO to MDW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Chicago?

Prices on MCO to MDW shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Orlando to Chicago flights

Direct and connecting flights from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (MDW). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,595 km (991 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 12m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 3

Airlines flying MCO → MDW

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Southwest Airlines	3	3

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Orlando International Airport (MCO)

City: Orlando
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MCO / KMCO

Arrival: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

City: Chicago
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MDW / KMDW

Operating airlines

Frontier Airlines (F9)
Southwest Airlines (WN)

Distance: 1592 km. Duration: 170 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MCO to MDW?

1 airline operates the MCO to MDW route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MCO-MDW route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on MCO to MDW include: Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Boeing 737.

How long is the Orlando to Chicago flight?

The estimated flight time from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (MDW) is approximately 2h 12m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Orlando to Chicago?

The great-circle distance from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (MDW) is approximately 1,595 km (991 miles).

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