Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport.
Chicago and Milwaukee are both in the UTC-6 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 107 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 08:00 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your ORD to MKE flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
United has direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Milwaukee — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier that offers ORD to MKE flights, with 65.88% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and MKE:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
Right now, 75 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 149 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ORD to MKE by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to MKE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
Consider staying in a hotel near MKE if you have a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport rental car and explore Milwaukee and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Milwaukee in March.
The warmest month in Milwaukee is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MKE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south of Milwaukee, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No journey is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
