Direct Flights from Chicago to Muskegon
Nonstop service from ORD to MKG on Denver Air Connection. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
Denver Air Connection
Nonstop flights
~2/day
Distance
118 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Muskegon
Muskegon is a city in and the county seat of Muskegon County, Michigan, United States. Situated around a harbor of Lake Michigan, Muskegon is known for fishing, sailing regattas, and boating. It is the most populous city along Lake Michigan's eastern shore. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 38,318. The city is administratively autonomous from adjacent Muskegon Township, and several locations in Muskegon Township and other surrounding townships have Muskegon addresses.
Top things to do in Muskegon
- The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is the presidential museum and burial place of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States (1974–1977), and his wife Betty Ford.
- John Ball Zoo is located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the property.
- The Cathedral of Saint Andrew is a Catholic cathedral located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
- The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is an art museum located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, with collections ranging from Renaissance to Modern Art and special collections on 19th and 20th-century European and…
- Michigan's Adventure is a 250-acre (1.0 km2) amusement park in Muskegon County, Michigan, about halfway between Muskegon and Whitehall. It is the largest amusement park in the state of Michigan.
- USS LST 393 is an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. She is one of only two LSTs to survive in original configuration; 1,051 were built.
- Silver Lake State Park is a 2,936-acre (1,188 ha) public recreation area bordering Lake Michigan and Silver Lake, four miles (6.4 km) west of Mears in Oceana County, Michigan.
- Grand Haven State Park is a public recreation area on the shores Lake Michigan on the south side of the mouth of the Grand River and harbor in Grand Haven, Michigan.
- WildWater Adventure is a water park in Muskegon, Michigan. Located within Michigan's Adventure, it is owned by EPR Properties and operated by Enchanted Parks. Admission is included in the Michigan's Adventure ticket.
- Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) is a college of art and design located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,000 acres (400 ha) on the shore of Lake Michigan between Saugatuck and Holland in Allegan County, Michigan.
- Muskegon State Park is a public recreation area located four miles (6.4 km) west of North Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Muskegon
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Muskegon is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 65–77°F.
- How long to stay
- Muskegon rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, John Ball Zoological Garden, and Cathedral of Saint Andrew (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Muskegon?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) on Denver Air Connection.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Muskegon?
- Denver Air Connection flies nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Muskegon (MKG).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Muskegon?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from Chicago to Muskegon.
- How far is Muskegon from Chicago?
- Muskegon is about 118 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Muskegon?
- Popular things to do include Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, John Ball Zoological Garden, Cathedral of Saint Andrew (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Grand Rapids Art Museum, and more.
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