Contour launches first flight to Chicago

QUINCY, Ill. — Saturday marked the first Contour Airlines flight to Chicago out of Quincy Regional Airport.

City officials, residents, and members of media departed that morning and landed less than an hour later.

After arriving at Chicago O’Hare, staff took the Quincy visitors on a tour of the airport, highlighting accessibility features, restaurants, and plans to build a global terminal.

Also showcased were more than 70 pieces of Chicago-made artwork, and larger-than-life exhibits.

Quincy Mayor Linda Moore was pleased with the inaugural flight and shared what she wants to see from the Gem City’s new airline.

“We need a consistent schedule so that travelers know that if they book a flight, they’re going to fly out,” Mayor Moore told KHQA. “We also need reliable service that if people take it they know they’re going to get where they need to go, and then, of course, service is the most important thing. You know, people don’t just fly, they want to know that there’s a bit of service should they need it along the way.”

Mayor Moore says the goal for the Quincy-Contour partnership in 2026 is 10,000 round trips to O’Hare, then expand that offering to other airports.

Contour Airlines will offer 12 weekly roundtrips from Quincy to Chicago’s O’Hare.

KHQA