Direct Flights from Chicago to Marion
Marion · Illinois
Nonstop service from ORD to MWA on Contour. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
This is a rare nonstop: only 2 cities fly direct to Marion, and Chicago is one of them. From anywhere else you'd be connecting.
How long to go to Marion for, from Chicago
1h 5m in the air, 298 miles: short enough that a single night in Marion is worth it, and a day trip is not absurd.
About Marion
Marion is a city in Southern Illinois. Named in honor of Francis Marion and settled in 1839, Marion isn't exactly replete with places to see but has forests and recreational areas nearby.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Marion
- Trail of Tears State Forest is a State of Illinois conservation area on 5,114 acres (2,070 ha) in Union County, Illinois, United States.
- Millstone Bluff is a natural bluff in Pope County, Illinois, United States, located near the community of Glendale.
- Trail of Tears State Park is a public recreation area covering 3,415 acres (1,382 ha) bordering the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- Bald Knob Cross, officially known as the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, is a large white cross located in Alto Pass, Illinois, United States. The structure is 111 feet (34 m) tall.
- Giant City State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres (1,619 ha) in Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, United States.
- Cache River State Natural Area is an Illinois state park centered on the Cache River (Illinois) of 14,314 acres (5,793 ha) in Johnson County, Illinois, United States.
- Union Lookout is a lookout tower located within Trail of Tears State Forest in Union County, Illinois, United States.
- Fountain Bluff is a large, isolated range of hills located in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, on the river's east bank in Fountain Bluff Township, Illinois.
- The Tunnel Hill State Trail is a bicycle trail running from Eldorado to Karnak, Illinois.
- Lake Murphysboro State Park is an Illinois state park on 1,022 acres (414 ha) in Jackson County, Illinois, United States.
- Dixon Springs State Park is an Illinois state park in Pope County, Illinois, United States, and is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills.
- Ferne Clyffe State Park is an Illinois state park on 2,430 acres (983 ha) in Johnson County, Illinois, United States.
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Marion weather, compared with Chicago
8° warmer than Chicago on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Marion 42°F · Chicago 31°F · 10° warmer
- April
- Marion 67°F · Chicago 59°F · 9° warmer
- July
- Marion 88°F · Chicago 84°F · 4° warmer
- October
- Marion 70°F · Chicago 62°F · 8° warmer
January bottoms out near 42°F — a real coat, not a layer.
Daily highs averaged from Meteostat station records (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Marion
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Marion is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 67–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Marion rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Trail of Tears State Forest, Millstone Bluff, and Trail of Tears State Park and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Marion?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Marion (MWA) on Contour.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Marion?
- Contour flies nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Marion (MWA).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Marion?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Chicago to Marion.
- How far is Marion from Chicago?
- Marion is about 298 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Marion?
- Popular things to do include Trail of Tears State Forest, Millstone Bluff, Trail of Tears State Park, Bald Knob Cross, and more.
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