Direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago
39 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to ORD.
Flight time: about 2h2m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2420 | 6:32a | 2h4m | Wed, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL2420 | 6:37a | 2h5m | Mon–Tue |
| United UAL2420 | 7:03a | 1h59m | Sun |
| American ENY3722 | 7:14a | 2h26m | Sat |
| United UAL2420 | 7:26a | 1h57m | Thu |
| American ENY3722 | 7:48a | 2h8m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Sun Country SCX8216 | 9:16a | 2h1m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4748 | 12:43p | 1h36m | Mon–Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4748 | 12:48p | 1h26m | Sat |
| United UAL2179 | 2:12p | 2h5m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2179 | 2:19p | 2h2m | Sun |
| United UAL2179 | 4:19p | 2h2m | Fri |
| American AAL2198 | 5:38p | 2h45m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA3597 | 5:43p | 1h59m | Tue–Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA3597 | 5:53p | 1h54m | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| American AAL2198 | 6:19p | 2h26m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL2198 | 7:19p | 2h7m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA3597 | 7:22p | 1h54m | Fri |
| American AAL2198 | 8:30p | 2h14m | Thu |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 39 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Republic Airways, Sun Country and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h2m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Chicago?
Driving from New Orleans to Chicago takes about 13h 30m, covering roughly 926 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 2h2m.