Chicago to Salina (ORD–SLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5108
UA United
CR2
4:29 PM
CDT T2
6:37 PM
CDT
2h 8m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5111
UA United
CRJ
9:25 AM
CDT
11:28 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5106
UA United
CR2
9:29 AM
CDT
11:34 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 2m AAACCM UA Denver (DEN) to Salina flights
IAH Houston 5h 51m 7LAAAS UA Houston (IAH) to Salina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Salina
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 558 mi 2h 8m nonstop

ORD–SLN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 558 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SLN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CR2 2h08 64% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 64%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SLN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
274
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SLN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
SLN → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Salina from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Salina Municipal Airport.
Metric ORD→SLN MKE→SLN LAF→SLN
Distance from ORD 67 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 45m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Salina Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salina is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SLN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Salina.
Distance & Flight Time
558 mi / 898 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m 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.

ORD–SLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Salina route.
Route details
Distance558 mi / 898 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SLN
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 558 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to SLN: 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 and George Bush Intercontinental.
Yes, return flights from SLN to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE and LAF. 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 SLN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to SLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SLN is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 558 miles (898 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE) and West Lafayette (LAF).