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

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UA5469
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:45 AM
MDT
3h 45m
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AA6417
AA American
CR7
10:56 AM
CDT T3
1:38 PM
MDT
3h 42m
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UA5813
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 20m
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AA6411
AA American
CR7
12:44 PM
MDT
5:11 PM
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3h 27m
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Chicago to Idaho Falls
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,227 mi 3h 42m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

ORD–IDA 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 42m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes IDA Routes ORD Live Flights IDA Live Flights ORD Delays
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 7 CR7 3h42 71% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 1 E7W 3h45 71% 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to IDA 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to IDA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
823
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.
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 42m to 3h 45m.
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 42m to 3h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 3h 42m to 3h 45m. 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 ORD to IDA. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, DAL, SAN, VNY, PHX, DEN, DFW, SLC, SEA, LAS, PDX and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to IDA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to IDA ranges from 3 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 45 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

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