Direct Flights from Chicago to Marion
Nonstop service from ORD to MWA on Contour. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
Contour
Nonstop flights
~2/day
Distance
298 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
About Marion
Marion or MARION may refer to:
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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Planning a trip to Marion
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Marion is April–May and October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 67–77°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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