Chicago to Salt Lake City (ORD–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–SLC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,247 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, CX, EI, QR, RJ | 35 | 319, 738 | 3h31-3h43 | Oneworld | AY, CX, EI, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | 33 | 223, 738, BCS1 | 3h33-3h43 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, LX, OS | 21 | 320, 738, B38M | 3h30-3h44 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, LX, OS | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SLC | MDW→SLC | GYY→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 165 | 28 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 34m | 2h 48m | 2h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
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.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
ORD–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to SLC
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and British Airways. With 165 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SLC is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,247 miles (2,006 km). There are approximately 165 weekly flights outbound and 188 return, totaling 353 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Kansas City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).