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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2032
UA United
73G
7:30 AM
MDT
11:40 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1974
AA American
319
11:47 AM
MDT
4:10 PM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA2499
UA United
73G
12:33 PM
MDT
4:43 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA3282
AA American
319
3:49 PM
MDT
8:14 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA2622
AA American
319
3:49 PM
MDT
8:14 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA307
UA United
73G
9:05 AM
CDT T1
11:35 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3331
AA American
319
9:56 AM
CDT T3
12:10 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA1970
AA American
319
1:16 PM
CDT T3
3:30 PM
MDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA378
UA United
73G
4:21 PM
CDT T1
6:42 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1267
UA United
73G
4:21 PM
CDT T1
6:43 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2735+2
CM Copa
73G
4:40 PM
CDT T2
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, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

JAC–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 57 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
AA American Airlines Also: QR 15 319 3h23-3h25 100% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 14 73G 3h10 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (15 flights/wk, 52%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 48%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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 Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric JAC→ORD IDA→ORD COD→ORD
Distance from JAC 67 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 29 8 1
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 20m 3h 10m
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 25m.
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 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 35 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: JAC
IATA / ICAOJAC / KJAC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 25m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from JAC to ORD. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TUL, RIL, MKE, MDW, BNA, IDA, EGE, BIL, ICT, YLW, ASE, SCF, PDX, HOU, DAL, LAS, YYZ, PHX, YYC, IAD, RNO, PHL, RDU, PSP, SAV, SNA, CHS, RIC, SAT, ATL, SAN, PIE, SJC, BDL, LGA, AUS, ORF, ONT, SRQ, MCO, VNY, BOS, SJD, PBI, FLL, MIA, MSP, IAH, SLC, DEN, DFW, SFO, LAX, EWR, CLT and SEA. 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 IDA, COD and BZN. 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 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 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 Idaho Falls (IDA), Cody (COD) and Bozeman (BZN).