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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AC4437cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:10 AM
PDT
12:56 PM
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5573
UA United
E7W
7:10 AM
PDT
12:56 PM
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5994+1
UA United
E75L
8:10 AM
PDT
2:21 PM
CDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
2:03 PM
PDT
7:56 PM
CDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5896
UA United
E7W
9:27 AM
CDT T2
11:48 AM
PDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA814
AA American
738
11:16 AM
CDT T3
1:16 PM
PDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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UA5441
UA United
E75L
4:20 PM
CDT T2
6:36 PM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4438+2
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:55 PM
CDT T2
10:11 PM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5843
UA United
E7W
8:05 PM
CDT T2
10:30 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Spokane to Chicago
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 3h 46m nonstop +2h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

GEG–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GEG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 18 E75L, E7W 3h46-4h11 100% Star Alliance AC
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 738 3h53 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (18 flights/wk, 72%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 28%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GEG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,592
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.

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 4
Weekly flights 32 35
Flight time 3h 46m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
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 3h 46m to 4h 11m.
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 time3h 46m to 4h 11m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 35 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
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 approximately 3h 46m to 4h 11m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from GEG to ORD. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, BZN, BFI, YYZ, YYC, FSD, COS, BWI, TYS, MRY, ECP, BOS, FAI, ATL, LAX, SMF, MSP, DFW, SEA, DEN, PDX, LAS, PHX, SLC, BOI, SFO, IAH, IAD, SNA, SJC, SAN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GEG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GEG to ORD ranges from 3 hours 46 minutes to 4 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,404 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA).