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Flights from Merced to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Merced to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Las Vegas, about 7h 04m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 04m
MCECHILAX

Merced to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey7h 04mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Merced to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MCE Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Fri10:00 MCE11:03 LAX2h 12m connection13:15 LAX19:04 CHIContour Airlines + American Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 04m
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MCE Las Vegas (LAS) CHI
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Fri17:15 MCE18:21 LAS5h 24m connection23:45 LAS05:10 CHIContour Airlines + American Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,843 km1,766 miles
Journey time
7h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hChicago vs Merced
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
MCE → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Merced to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Merced to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Merced to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,843 km.
Where do you change planes between Merced and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX) and Las Vegas (LAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Merced and Chicago?
Merced: Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Merced and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Merced.

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