Chicago to Sioux Falls (ORD–FSD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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461 mi airlines 116/wk
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Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 26m ago
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UA4193
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:46 AM
CDT
2h 1m
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UA4405
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:42 AM
CDT
1h 57m
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AA3785
AA American
E75
9:47 AM
CDT T3
11:38 AM
CDT
1h 51m
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AA5589
AA American
CR7
10:05 AM
CDT T3
11:59 AM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA3682
AA American
E70
12:19 PM
CDT T3
2:21 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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UA5688
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:32 PM
CDT
1h 52m
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UA4598
UA United
CR7
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:32 PM
CDT
1h 52m
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AA3591
AA American
E75
12:54 PM
CDT T3
2:47 PM
CDT
1h 53m
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UA5553
UA United
E7W
3:45 PM
CDT T2
5:44 PM
CDT
1h 59m
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CM1390
CM Copa
CR7
4:01 PM
CDT T2
5:52 PM
CDT
1h 51m
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AS6661
AS Alaska
E70
5:19 PM
CDT T3
7:10 PM
CDT
1h 51m
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UA4404
UA United
CR5
6:02 PM
CDT T2
8:17 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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AA3475
AA American
E75
6:05 PM
CDT T3
7:43 PM
CDT
1h 38m
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AA3750
AA American
E70
8:59 PM
CDT T3
10:55 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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AS4744
AS Alaska
E70
9:07 PM
CDT T3
11:03 PM
CDT
1h 56m
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UA4430
UA United
CR5
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:09 PM
CDT
1h 54m
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UA4515
UA United
CR5
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:29 PM
CDT
1h 54m
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UA1842
UA United
319
9:39 PM
CDT T1
11:18 PM
CDT
1h 39m
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UA4399
UA United
CR5
6:10 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS6647
AS Alaska
E70
6:45 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA3832
AA American
E70
6:47 AM
CDT
8:49 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA3753
AA American
E70
6:50 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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CM1162
CM Copa
738
7:43 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA1857
UA United
738
7:43 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4483
UA United
CR5
11:20 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA4184
UA United
CR5
11:21 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA3785
AA American
E75
12:14 PM
CDT
2:02 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5589
AA American
CR7
12:29 PM
CDT
2:23 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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G74184
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC
12:48 PM
CDT
1:57 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4535
UA United
CR7
3:10 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5409
UA United
E7W
3:13 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AS4730
AS Alaska
E70
3:17 PM
CDT
5:12 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA3591
AA American
E75
3:17 PM
CDT
5:12 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA3682
AA American
E70
3:19 PM
CDT
5:08 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA5483
UA United
E7W
6:35 PM
CDT
8:32 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA4467
UA United
CR5
6:35 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS6661
AS Alaska
E70
7:42 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA3475
AA American
E75
7:42 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Sioux Falls
5 carriers, 116 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 116 Flights/wk 461 mi 1h 38m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

ORD–FSD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 461 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FSD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 53 319, CR5, CR7, E7W 1h39-2h15 63% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 42 CR7, E70, E75 1h38-2h02 63% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 E70 1h51-1h56 63% Oneworld
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR7 1h51 63% Star Alliance
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express 1 63%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, CM, UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (60 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (56 flights/wk, 48%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FSD direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
116
Outbound / wk
128
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,244
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
ORD → FSD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
80%
Return
FSD → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → FSD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sioux Falls is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FSD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
461 mi / 743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 2h 15m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Distance461 mi / 743 km
Flight time1h 38m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights116 out / 128 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FSD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 2h 15m. The route covers 461 miles.
There are approximately 116 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FSD. The return direction has about 128 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SLC, BOS, MCO, SNA, RAP, ATL, MSP, DEN, DFW, LAS, PHX, IAD, BNA, FLL and CGI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FSD to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to FSD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FSD ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 461 miles (743 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 128 return, totaling 244 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.