Madison to Chicago flights
Direct and connecting flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Madison to Chicago take?
Flight time from Madison (MSN) to Chicago (ORD) 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. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Madison to Chicago?
Airline availability for MSN to ORD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Madison to Chicago?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MSN to ORD 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.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 27Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- ENY5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| ENY | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MSN → ORD
MSN to ORD is a short-haul route of 174 km (108 mi). See the return ORD → MSN route.
Alternative airports near Madison: Janesville (JVL) — 63 km, Lone Rock (LNR) — 69 km, Fond du Lac (FLD) — 98 km.
Alternative airports near Chicago: Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) — 15 km, Chicago (MDW) — 25 km, Chicago (CGX) — 28 km.