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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Orlando

Compare Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Orlando International (MCO) flights, with O'Hare checkpoint times and how to reach Brightline or SunRail from MCO.

ORD to MCO · 1,006 mi · 2h 45m est.

ORD to MCO
1,006 miles
2h 45m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

2h 45m

ORD → MCO

Cheapest month

September

Based on cached fare history

Cheapest cached price

$68

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 8, 2026

Planning a trip from Chicago to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is 2h 45m. The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $68 (last checked Nov 8, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ. September is the cheapest month recorded for this route in our cached fare data.

Chicago to Orlando covers a straight-line distance of about 1,006 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 46m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Chicago to Orlando at a glance

ORD to MCO is about 1,006 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Orlando on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	2h 45m
Cheapest Month to Fly	September
Current Lowest Fare	$68
Fares Last Checked	Nov 8, 2026
Distance	1,006 miles (ORD to MCO)
Time in Orlando	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Orlando on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Orlando

Orlando International (MCO) is the arrival airport on this page, and Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is not included. On the Chicago side it searches O'Hare (ORD), not Midway (MDW). Frontier, JetBlue, United, American and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, names American, Frontier and United for MCO, and schedules change, so check the stops shown. At MCO, JetBlue lists Terminal C, and American's ticket counter is in the Main Terminal.

Before you leave for O'Hare, check which terminal your boarding pass shows. Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022, and O'Hare lists that checkpoint as open 24 hours. Terminal 2's checkpoint, CP5, is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., and its PreCheck lane from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. If someone drops you at Kiss 'n' Fly, the Airport Transit System carries you on to the terminals, running 24 hours a day and every 3 to 5 minutes at busy times.

For onward rail, Brightline Orlando Station sits next to Parking Garage C. Brightline says Terminal C connects to it by a pedestrian bridge, while Terminals A and B use the terminal link from the Main Terminal, and its trains serve West Palm Beach and Miami, with a fare. SunRail has no airport stop: LYNX 11, 42 and 311 run to its Sand Lake Road station, and SunRail says it operates Monday to Friday only.

EazAir made 9 fare checks for ORD to MCO between 30 Aug and 15 Oct 2026. For every check, partner sites were asked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, with travel 30 days after the check date. Those 9 checks gave 8 different results, the top one at least one and a half times the bottom, and the lowest showed up on 28 Sep. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Orlando flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

About Orlando

Areas to know in Orlando

Winter Park
Thornton Park
International Drive

Weather in Orlando

Hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms; winters are milder and drier, a popular time to visit.

Chicago to Orlando: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Orlando (MCO) served by American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport. Check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
JetBlue	Terminal C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Based on each airline's own MCO page. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

Brightline says passengers flying from Terminals A and B take the terminal link between the train station and the Main Terminal.
Terminal C connects to the Brightline Orlando station by a pedestrian bridge, according to Brightline.
Southwest says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129.
Southwest says the Gate Link is under construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., when shuttles carry passengers between Terminal A and the gate area.

Getting from MCO	Where to board	Where it goes
Brightline	Brightline Orlando Station, by the terminal link from the Main Terminal (Terminals A and B) or the pedestrian bridge from Terminal C	Trains to West Palm Beach (about two hours) and Miami (three hours thirty minutes), according to Brightline. Brightline also lists Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Aventura stations. A fare applies.
LYNX buses 11, 42 and 311	Check LYNX for the airport stop	Sand Lake Road SunRail station. SunRail lists 12 minutes on Route 311, 16 on Route 11 and 17 on Route 42.
SunRail	No stop at the airport. Change to LYNX 11, 42 or 311 at Sand Lake Road station.	Commuter rail across the Orlando area. SunRail says it runs Monday to Friday only. A fare applies.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 9 fare checks from Chicago to Orlando ran from 30 Aug to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to Chicago, EazAir's first 11 checks ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. The 9 checks returned 8 different results. The lowest result came on 28 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, MCO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO origins (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO connections (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Orlando station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SunRail: Train to Plane (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to MCO, 30 Aug 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; MCO to ORD, 12 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does security open in O'Hare Terminal 2?

O'Hare lists the Terminal 2 checkpoint from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with TSA PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Terminal 5's checkpoint is listed as open 24 hours.

Which MCO terminal does JetBlue use?

JetBlue lists Terminal C at Orlando International. Brightline says Terminal C is joined to its Orlando station by a pedestrian bridge.

Can I take a train from Orlando International?

Brightline runs from Brightline Orlando Station next to Parking Garage C, with trains listed to West Palm Beach and Miami. SunRail has no airport stop, so riders change to LYNX buses at Sand Lake Road.

Does this page include Orlando Sanford?

No. It searches Orlando International (MCO). Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport, so check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

Do the lowest fares from Chicago to Orlando include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle allow one personal item only.

How far is Chicago O'Hare from Orlando International?

ORD and MCO are about 1006 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.