Flights from Chicago to Orlando, FL

Flights from Chicago to Orlando

There are up to six dozen flights to Orlando from Chicago every day, many of which are direct, short flight times of just 2.five hours, and a similar timetable in place every day of the week. This makes it easy to escape from the city and enjoy the sun and theme park fun of Orlando in Florida. As well as short direct flights there is also a wide choice of connecting routes although these can take up to 1five hours or more. Six airlines including United and Spirit operate routes while passengers have a choice of two departure airports in Chicago, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). All flights from Chicago land at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Which airlines offer flights from Chicago to Orlando?

Passengers have a choice of six American carriers when booking a flight from Chicago to Orlando. These are Southwest, American Airlines, United, and Delta as well as the low-budget carriers Spirit and Frontier Airlines. Apart from Delta, all airlines offer direct routes between the two cities as well as flights that involve one or two transfers en route. Southwest Airlines operates the fastest direct route to Orlando from Chicago.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Orlando?

Direct flights between the two cities can take between 2.five hours and just under four hours while services that involve one or two connections have overall journey times that start at around four hours. They can take up to 1five hours or more depending on the waiting time at transfer airports. Some afternoon and evening departures arrive at their destination the following day. Where connections are required they are made at airports that include Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BWI), Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY).

How many flights are there from Chicago to Orlando?

There are just under two dozen daily direct flights to Orlando from Chicago with at least a further four dozen flights that require one or two connections during the journey. The first flight from Chicago to Orlando takes off in the early morning. There are then up to five departures an hour throughout the day until the last flight leaves late evening. A similar schedule is in operation seven days a week.

What is/are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Chicago to Orlando?

Departure airport: Flights from Chicago to Orlando take off from two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). O'Hare Airport can be found 17.5 miles (28 kilometers) from Chicago city center while Midway is closer and just 11 miles (18 kilometers) from downtown Chicago. Both airports have good city center links either by local or shuttle buses or by the Orange and Blue lines of the city's CTA rail system. The airport also has a choice of car rental options, car parking, taxis, and rideshares. Both O'Hare and Midway airports are fully accessible to passengers with limited mobility or other disabilities. This includes step-free access to all areas as well as passenger assistance, and adapted restrooms. Other airport facilities include restrooms, showers, left luggage storage, WiFi in all areas, banking and currency services including ATMs, payphones, business services and lounges, play areas, and medical assistance. There is also a wide selection of stores, cafes and restaurants.

Arrival airport: Every flight from Chicago to Orlando lands at Orlando International Airport (MCO). This is Florida' s busiest airport and one of the busiest in the United States. It is located six miles (10 kilometers) from the city center. Visitors staying in Orlando hotels or the Walt Disney Resort will probably be offered a complimentary shuttle bus service between the airport and their accommodation while public shuttle bus services such as Mears Transportation or Casablanca Transportation can be booked in advance. The airport is also linked to the city by taxi, local buses, and car rentals. Orlando International Airport has one main terminal with an A-side and B-side laid out around a central food and shopping concourse. As well as extensive car parking, the airport also has WiFi in all areas, restrooms, payphones, children's areas, ATMs and currency exchange, left luggage storage, lounges, medical assistance, stores, cafes, and restaurants. The airport is fully accessible for those with limited mobility or who require wheelchairs. Every area can be accessed by elevators, escalators or ramps while staff members are on hand to provide assistance where required. Restrooms have been adapted and there are facilities for service dogs.