Jackson to Chicago (JAC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA618
UA United
73G
8:25 AM
MDT
12:36 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1082
UA United
73G
9:05 AM
MDT
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA2499
UA United
73G
12:20 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA1565
AA American
319
2:27 PM
MDT
6:45 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA556
UA United
73G
8:55 AM
CDT T1
11:17 AM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA2684
UA United
737
8:55 AM
CDT T1
11:24 AM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA1743
AA American
319
12:18 PM
CDT T3
3:13 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA2060
UA United
737
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:52 PM
MDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2735
CM Copa
73G
4:40 PM
CDT T2
7:02 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2315
UA United
73G
4:40 PM
CDT T1
7:02 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Jackson to Chicago
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

JAC–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JAC–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 11 73G 3h10-3h11 100% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 319 3h18 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 flights/wk, 61%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JAC to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,424
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
JAC → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → JAC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JAC delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric JAC→ORD BZN→ORD SUN→ORD
Distance from JAC 151 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 2
Weekly flights 18 38 15
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 45m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of JAC with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 18m.
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.

JAC–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 32 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: JAC
IATA / ICAOJAC / KJAC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation6,451 ft / 1,966 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAC to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 18m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from JAC to ORD. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TUL, RIL, ICT, ASE, MKE, SCF, PDX, BNA, LAS, YYC, DAL, PHL, RNO, SNA, YYZ, SAT, SJC, AUS, SRQ, BOS, FLL, SJD, PBI, SLC, MSP, DEN, IAD, IAH, LAX, ATL, SAN, DFW, EWR, SEA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Yes, return flights from ORD to JAC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN and SUN. 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 JAC to ORD

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JAC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAC to ORD ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN) and Hailey (SUN).