Idaho Falls to Chicago (IDA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5813
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6411
AA American
CR7
12:44 PM
MDT
5:11 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5469
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:45 AM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6417
AA American
CR7
10:56 AM
CDT T3
1:38 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Idaho Falls to Chicago
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,227 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

IDA–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,227 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IDA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 3h27 Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 E7W 3h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IDA to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IDA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
766
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 Idaho Falls

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric IDA→ORD JAC→ORD SUN→ORD
Distance from IDA 67 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 4
Weekly flights 8 29
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 10m 3h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of IDA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls.
IDA: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Idaho Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,227 mi / 1,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 27m.
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.

IDA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Idaho Falls to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,227 mi / 1,974 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: IDA
IATA / ICAOIDA / KIDA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation4,744 ft / 1,446 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IDA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 27m. The route covers 1,227 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from IDA to ORD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, DSM, BNA, BZN, JAC, COD, BOI, ABQ, IAD, RNO, BFI, HPN, HND, PHX, SLC, LAS, PDX, DEN, SEA, DFW and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls.
Yes, return flights from ORD to IDA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAC, SUN and BZN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IDA to ORD

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IDA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IDA to ORD ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,227 miles (1,974 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAC), Hailey (SUN) and Bozeman (BZN).