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Cheap Flights from Orlando to Chicago

Search Orlando International (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) flights, with JetBlue and American check-in times at MCO and O'Hare pickup points.

MCO to ORD · 1,006 mi · 2h 46m est.

MCO to ORD
1,006 miles
2h 46m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Orlando to Chicago flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 46m (estimated)

MCO → ORD

Cheapest cached price

$109

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 7, 2026

Planning a trip from Orlando to Chicago? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 46m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $109 (last checked Nov 7, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to Chicago 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.

Orlando to Chicago at a glance

MCO to ORD 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 Orlando to Chicago on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	Chicago (ORD)
Average Flight Time	~2h 46m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$109
Fares Last Checked	Nov 7, 2026
Distance	1,006 miles (MCO to ORD)
Time in Chicago	1 hour behind Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	5

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

Flight deals from Orlando to Chicago

From Orlando International (MCO), this page looks for flights into Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Chicago Midway (MDW) is a different airport, served by the CTA Orange Line, so check the arrival code. Delta, United, American, JetBlue and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows American, Frontier and United for MCO. Schedules change, so look at the stops listed with each result.

JetBlue lists Terminal C at MCO, with ticket counters open 3 a.m. to 9 p.m., and recommends arriving 2 hours before a domestic flight. American's counter is in the Main Terminal from 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., takes no cash or checks, and American lists TSA PreCheck as available. Coming by SunRail, change at Sand Lake Road to LYNX 311, 11 or 42, which SunRail lists at 12, 16 and 17 minutes to the airport, free with a valid SunRail ticket.

Delta says its O'Hare flights use Terminal 5, where O'Hare lists no rideshare pickup, so check your app. Pickup is on the upper level at Terminals 2 and 3, and Terminal 2 has an indoor waiting area between vestibules 2A and 2D. For the CTA Blue Line, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 5 to Terminal 2, then follow the train signs. If you connect onward, a Terminal Transfer Bus runs inside security between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

EazAir's first 11 fare checks for MCO to ORD ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. Each one asked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, with departure 30 days later. In that set the highest result was at least double the lowest, and the lowest result came on 15 Sep. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Orlando to Chicago flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

About Chicago

Areas to know in Chicago

Wicker Park
The Loop
Lincoln Park

Weather in Chicago

Summers are warm and humid, winters are cold with lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan. Spring and fall bring the mildest sightseeing weather.

Orlando to Chicago: 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.

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

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

Leaving from 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.

By Brightline: trains arrive at Brightline Orlando Station. Follow the terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or the pedestrian bridge to Terminal C.
By SunRail: ride to Sand Lake Road station, then take LYNX 11, 42 or 311. SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket.
To the train station by rideshare: Brightline says to use 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, then take the elevators or escalators to level 5.
JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck as available.
Southwest says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection, and that bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.
Southwest says Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. means a shuttle ride to the gate area, so plan for extra time.

Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

O'Hare's airline list did not load on 17 Oct 2026. Delta says it uses Terminal 5. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022.
The Airport Transit System train runs 24 hours, every 3 to 5 minutes at busy times, and links Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5 with the Multi-Modal Facility for rental cars, Economy Parking Lot F, Pace buses and Metra.
From 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., a Terminal Transfer Bus runs about every 15 minutes inside security between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3, for connecting passengers with a same-day boarding pass.
At other times, passengers connecting between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1, 2 and 3 leave security, ride the Airport Transit System and are screened again.

Getting from O'Hare	Where to board	Where it goes
CTA Blue Line	Station on the lower level of the parking garage. From Terminals 1, 2 and 3, follow the Trains to City signs through the Basement Level tunnels. From Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System to Terminal 2 first. Runs 24 hours. Rides starting at O'Hare cost more than a standard CTA fare.	Downtown Chicago in 40 to 45 minutes, according to CTA.
Rideshare	Upper level at Terminal 2 (orange poles 2A to 2G, with an indoor waiting area between vestibules 2A and 2D) and Terminal 3 (green poles 3G to 3K). O'Hare lists no Terminal 5 pickup, so check your app.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Stands on the lower-level curb outside baggage claim at each terminal.	Your destination.
Pace Routes 250 and 330	Multi-Modal Facility, bus bays 8 and 9. Ride the Airport Transit System from the terminals.	Route 250 to the Des Plaines Metra station and downtown Evanston. Route 330, on weekdays and Saturdays, to Archer Ave and Harlem Ave in Summit.
Metra North Central Service	O'Hare Transfer station, behind the Multi-Modal Facility at its northeast corner. Ride the Airport Transit System to the Multi-Modal Facility. Weekday trains. Buy tickets from the conductor.	Union Station in downtown Chicago, or north to Antioch.

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 11 fare checks from Orlando to Chicago ran from 12 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Chicago to Orlando, EazAir's first 9 checks ran from 30 Aug to 15 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 double the lowest. The lowest result came on 15 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

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)
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)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (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's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Airport Transit System and terminal transfers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Taxis and rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Fares (fare chart effective 20 Feb 2023, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Midway: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, 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 MCO to ORD, 12 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; ORD to MCO, 30 Aug 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How early does JetBlue suggest arriving at MCO?

JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. It lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where is American's check-in at Orlando International?

American says its MCO ticket counter is in the Main Terminal, open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and does not accept cash or checks.

Can I get a rideshare at O'Hare Terminal 5?

O'Hare lists no Terminal 5 pickup. Rideshare pickup is on the upper level at Terminal 2, orange poles 2A to 2G, and Terminal 3, green poles 3G to 3K, so check your app.

Does this page search Chicago Midway?

No, it searches O'Hare (ORD). Chicago Midway (MDW) is separate, and CTA puts the Orange Line ride from Midway to downtown at 20 to 25 minutes.

Is a carry-on included with the lowest fares from Orlando to Chicago?

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

How far is Orlando International from O'Hare?

MCO and ORD 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.