Chicago to Louisville (ORD–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Louisville
7 carriers, 198 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
198 Flights/wk
287 mi
1h 24m nonstop
+1h ahead
70 1-stop hubs
ORD–SDF is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 287 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SDF service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 58 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h25-1h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 50 | CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h25-1h42 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 33 | E70, E75 | 1h25-1h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 29 | CR5, E7W | 1h24-1h34 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h30-1h32 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E70 | 1h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | E7W | 1h24 | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 SDF direction.
Mon
29
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30
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29
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29
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27
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25
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29
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
31
Nonstop flights
198
Outbound / wk
237
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SDF.
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One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,179
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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 → SDF
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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44%
Arriving
72%
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80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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80%
Arriving
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Louisville from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→SDF | MDW→SDF | RFD→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 198 | 40 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 8m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Louisville flights · Madison (MSN) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Louisville is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
ORD: CDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
287 mi / 462 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 42m.
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–SDF Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance287 mi / 462 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights198 out / 237 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 42m. The route covers 287 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Aer Lingus and United Airlines.
There are approximately 198 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SDF. The return direction has about 237 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CVG, LAN, CMH, CLE, TYS, RFD, ICT, ROA, MEM, OKC, MLI, CAE, PIT, MDT, YYZ, VPS, MSN, TEB, SYR, SAV, RIC, GPT, AUS, JAX, ALB, CHS, TUL, YWG, ECP, PBI, MSY, SAT, EGE, HOU, EYW, MTY, BOI, ONT, SJC, YVR, ANC, ATL, MSP, MIA, PHL, DFW, CLT, EWR, BNA, FLL, DCA, DTW, IAH, RDU, BWI, IAD, RSW, MCO, MDW, SRQ, PHX, LGA, TPA, DEN, LAS, BOS, SLC, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SDF to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
Block time is 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes for the 270-mile route. Actual air time is about 50 minutes. ORD's taxiway congestion can add 15 to 25 minutes on departure, especially during afternoon banks. SDF is a low-congestion airport where gate arrivals are fast.
United operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops from its ORD hub using E175 regional jets or A319 mainline aircraft. American adds 1 to 2 daily frequencies via regional partners. No low-cost carriers serve ORD-SDF nonstop. Midway (MDW) to SDF on Southwest is an alternative for South Side Chicago travelers.
O'Hare has more frequency and better connection options if you are arriving from elsewhere. Midway is easier to reach from Chicago's South Side and western suburbs. Southwest flies MDW-SDF with competitive fares. SDF is the same destination airport either way. O'Hare is better for business travelers connecting through United's hub.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is 6 miles south of downtown. Rideshare and taxi take 10 to 15 minutes via I-65 North and cost $15 to $20. TARC bus Route 2 connects the airport to downtown but runs infrequently. The airport is also close to the Kentucky Expo Center and the UPS Worldport, which is the largest automated package handling facility in the world.
Louisville is the home of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (first Saturday in May), the Louisville Slugger Museum, and the bourbon trail starting point. The NuLu and Bardstown Road neighborhoods have strong food and nightlife scenes. The city is also a major logistics hub: UPS's global air hub operates at SDF, making it one of the busiest cargo airports in North America.
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.