Spokane to Chicago (GEG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,494 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5623
UA United
E7W
11:09 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA814
AA American
738
1:59 PM
PDT
8:02 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA677+2
AA American
738
2:09 PM
PDT
8:15 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5373
UA United
E7W
9:15 AM
CDT T2
11:39 AM
PDT
4h 24m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5612
UA United
E7W
9:27 AM
CDT T2
11:48 AM
PDT
4h 21m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA677+2
AA American
738
11:30 AM
CDT T3
1:19 PM
PDT
3h 49m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA814
AA American
738
11:35 AM
CDT T3
1:30 PM
PDT
3h 55m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 27m AFDLKE AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m CMUAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 55m AFAMDL AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 11m AFAMAS AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 13m ASBADE AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
BOI Boise 6h 16m AS AAAYOO Boise (BOI) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 9m AAASLXJ AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 12m G4WN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAASG3 AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 7h 20m WN UA San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Spokane to Chicago
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,494 mi 4h 3m nonstop +2h ahead

GEG–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GEG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 13 738 4h03-4h06 73% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines Also: AC 7 E7W 3h51 73% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (13 flights/wk, 65%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 35%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GEG to ORD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GEG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,665
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GEG → ORD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
79%
Return
ORD → GEG
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GEG delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Spokane

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric GEG→ORD FCA→ORD
Distance from GEG 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 20 60
Flight time 4h 3m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of GEG with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Spokane.
GEG: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Spokane, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 3m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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.

GEG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Spokane to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Flight time4h 3m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GEG
IATA / ICAOGEG / KGEG
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation2,376 ft / 724 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GEG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,494 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GEG to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Spokane.
Yes, return flights from ORD to GEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GEG to ORD

Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GEG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GEG to ORD is about 4 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,404 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA).