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

ORD Airport Page →
1,227 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA5536
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:38 AM
MDT
3h 38m
20%
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UA5832
UA United
E75L
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:45 AM
MDT
3h 45m
20%
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AA6239
AA American
CR7
10:35 AM
CDT T3
1:09 PM
MDT
3h 34m
36%
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AA6417
AA American
CR7
11:26 AM
CDT T3
1:55 PM
MDT
3h 29m
36%
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UA5761
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 20m
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UA5513
UA United
E7W
12:33 PM
MDT
5:02 PM
CDT
3h 29m
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AA6411
AA American
CR7
12:53 PM
MDT
5:23 PM
CDT
3h 30m
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AA5009
AA American
CR7
1:43 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
CDT
3h 35m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 18m AAACCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Idaho Falls flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 39m AAACAF → AFAMCPT Salt Lake City (SLC) to Idaho Falls flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 31m AAACAV → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Idaho Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 37m AAACAV → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Idaho Falls flights
PDX Portland 6h 57m AAACAS → ASG4 Portland (PDX) to Idaho Falls flights
SEA Seattle 7h 19m AAAFAS → ASAYQR Seattle (SEA) to Idaho Falls flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 42m AAASEI → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Idaho Falls flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Idaho Falls
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,227 mi 3h 36m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–IDA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,227 miles in approximately 3h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes IDA Routes ORD Live Flights IDA Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Idaho Falls (IDA) Idaho Falls to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–IDA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 3h29-3h34 48% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 2 E75L, E7W 3h38-3h45 48% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 48% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 82%)
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 12%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to IDA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to IDA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~5h 18m SLC ~5h 39m DFW ~6h 31m LAS ~6h 37m PDX ~6h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
744
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → IDA
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
IDA → ORD
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Idaho Falls from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→IDA MSN→IDA
Distance from ORD – 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 16 1
Flight time 3h 36m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 48% –
Madison (MSN) to Idaho Falls flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Idaho Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
1,227 mi / 1,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

ORD–IDA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Idaho Falls route.
Route details
Distance1,227 mi / 1,974 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: IDA
Full nameIdaho Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOIDA / KIDA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation4,744 ft / 1,446 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to IDA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport take about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,227 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to IDA: American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas Fort Worth.
Idaho Falls is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from IDA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSN. 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 ORD to IDA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to IDA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to IDA is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,227 miles (1,974 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madison (MSN).