Sioux Falls to Chicago (FSD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FSD–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 461 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 50 | 738, CR5, CR7, E7W | 1h50-1h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 49 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h48-2h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | E70 | 1h48-2h | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 13 | E75 | 1h46-1h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Sioux Falls
| Metric | FSD→ORD | SUX→ORD | FOD→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FSD | – | 84 mi | 147 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 140 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 47m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FSD: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
FSD–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FSD to ORD
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express, Iberia and United Airlines. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FSD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FSD to ORD ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 461 miles (743 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 263 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sioux City (SUX), Fort Dodge (FOD) and Omaha (OMA).