Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 55 minutes.
Chicago and Milwaukee share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from ORD to MKE start from 07:10 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:34 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 239 weekly O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to MKE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Milwaukee (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
With 76.75% of services landing as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ORD to MKE flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ORD and MKE include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight is $203. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $178. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to MKE, book your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to MKE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
If you have a late O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MKE:
Grab a General Mitchell International Airport rental car and explore Milwaukee and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from General Mitchell International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
General Mitchell International Airport to the center of Milwaukee has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Milwaukee. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milwaukee, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MKE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Milwaukee, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 129 kilometers south to Chicago to tick off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 386 kilometers south of Milwaukee. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
