Chicago to Louisville (ORD–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–SDF is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 287 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, NZ | 78 | 319, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h30-1h41 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, EI, IB, RJ | 44 | CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h28-1h35 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, EI, IB, RJ | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Louisville from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SDF | MDW→SDF | GYY→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 254 | 37 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 1h 7m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
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–SDF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago O'Hare to Louisville: Midwest Business Connector
ORD-SDF links Chicago's main international hub to Kentucky's largest city, 270 miles to the southeast. United leads with 3 to 5 daily nonstops, and American adds a few frequencies via regional partners. Block time is about 1 hour 20 minutes, though ORD taxi delays can stretch that on busy afternoons. The route carries business traffic between Chicago's corporate base and Louisville's healthcare, bourbon, and logistics industries. UPS's global air hub at SDF makes the city a supply chain center with heavy corporate travel demand.
Louisville's airport is just 6 miles from downtown, so the ground transfer is quick. Kentucky Derby week in May drives the biggest leisure surge, and fares spike accordingly. Travelers from Chicago's south side and western suburbs can also fly Southwest from Midway to SDF. ORD's United hub provides the best one-stop connectivity for passengers originating from outside the Chicago area.