Direct flights from Milwaukee to Chicago
108 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MKE to ORD.
Flight time: about 24m nonstop
Flying back? Chicago → Milwaukee · 107 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Milwaukee local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW6261 | 5:00a | 31m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW5799 | 5:00a | 13m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5896 | 6:15a | 13m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW4803 | 7:18a | 23m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW6479 | 7:30a | 1h | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5008 | 7:45a | 31m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6084 | 8:00a | 24m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW5196 | 8:00a | 33m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5402 | 8:30a | 24m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW5008 | 8:30a | 29m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4993 | 8:31a | 27m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5799 | 8:36a | 24m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6479 | 8:45a | 34m | Mon–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5559 | 10:42a | 13m | Mon–Sat |
| American ENY4018 | 11:37a | 20m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4984 | 11:42a | 31m | Mon–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4740 | 12:05p | 23m | Daily |
| SkyWest SKW4990 | 1:18p | 27m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5640 | 2:20p | 13m | Daily |
| American ENY4035 | 2:48p | 25m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4990 | 2:58p | 27m | Mon–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5648 | 3:52p | 13m | Daily |
| United UAL3753 | 4:55p | 30m | Thu |
| United UAL3755 | 5:55p | 23m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5420 | 6:32p | 13m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5420 | 6:47p | 13m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6507 | 7:19p | 27m | Mon–Sat |
| American ENY4096 | 8:14p | 21m | Sun |
American
UnitedOther airports near Milwaukee with nonstops to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| MSN — MadisonAmerican, United | 74 mi | 101 |
| ATW — AppletonAmerican, United | 96 mi | 55 |
| GRB — Green BayAmerican, United | 107 mi | 70 |
| SBN — South BendUnited | 118 mi | 65 |
| GRR — Grand RapidsAmerican, Delta, United | 120 mi | 105 |
The route
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Nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (ORD)
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has 108 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MKE 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 Milwaukee to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 24m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Chicago?
Driving from Milwaukee to Chicago takes about 1h 31m — roughly 92 miles — so the car is a real alternative on this route. The nonstop flight takes about 24m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Chicago to Milwaukee?
Yes — 107 nonstop flights a week from Chicago (ORD) back to Milwaukee (MKE) on American and United, based on recently observed departures.