Direct flights from New Orleans to Chicago
42 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to ORD.
Flight time: about 2h 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL3229 | 6:11a | 2h14m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| American AAL3229 | 6:18a | 2h2m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2844 | 7:03a | 2h5m | Mon, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL2844 | 7:08a | 2h4m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| American AAL3229 | 7:16a | 2h | Mon |
| United UAL1677 | 10:34a | 2h2m | Fri |
| United UAL1677 | 10:38a | 2h7m | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1677 | 10:45a | 1h57m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4468 | 11:39a | 1h28m | Sat |
| American ENY4040 | 11:42a | 2h | Mon–Thu |
| American ENY4040 | 12:01p | 1h55m | Fri |
| American ENY4040 | 1:21p | 2h | Sun |
| United UAL1677 | 1:58p | 2h | Wed, Sun |
| United UAL1301 | 2:24p | 2h11m | Sat |
| United UAL1301 | 2:33p | 2h1m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| United UAL1301 | 2:38p | 2h4m | Wed |
| United UAL1301 | 4:05p | 1h58m | Thu |
| United UAL1301 | 4:15p | 1h58m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5375 | 5:42p | 1h54m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5375 | 5:45p | 1h54m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5375 | 5:58p | 1h54m | Wed–Thu |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 42 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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 2h 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 2h.