Nonstop flights from Chicago to Orlando take about 2h 50m, with 4 airlines flying the route.
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Chicago and Orlando are about 986 miles apart. Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. The scheduled nonstop takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.
O'Hare–Orlando was one of Orlando's busiest domestic routes in 2025, with about 917,000 passengers.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | MCO Orlando International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9.7 km) from the city centre. 57.2 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | LYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area | about 1h 15m | $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass |
| Taxi | Taxi or rideshare to downtown Orlando | – | about $40-50 rideshare, $45-65 taxi (estimate) |
| Train | Brightline station at the airport's Intermodal Terminal, connected to Terminal C; trains run to South Florida | – | Miami-Orlando fares started at $79 one way at launch announcement |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Late fall through spring is milder, with highs in the 70s to low 80s F. May to late October is hot and rainy, with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms and Atlantic hurricane season.
Busiest: Mar-Apr, Dec. Quieter shoulder season: Jan-Feb, Nov.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) |
| Feb | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) |
| Mar | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) |
| Apr | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Jun | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Jul | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
| Aug | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sep | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Oct | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Nov | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) |
| Dec | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) |
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Orlando is typically scheduled for about 2 hours 50 minutes. Flights with a connection take longer, depending on the layover.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop between Chicago and Orlando.
Nonstop flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Orlando is about 986 miles (1,587 km) from Chicago, measured between the city centres.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport. This applies to US citizens; other nationalities should check their own requirements.
One option is lYNX route 42 to the Convention Center area, which takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs $2 single ride; $4.50 all-day pass.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.