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

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558 mi airlines 14/wk
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UA6062
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
6:53 PM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5108
UA United
CRJ
8:16 PM
CDT T2
10:18 PM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6064
UA United
CR2
9:35 AM
MDT
11:32 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6075
UA United
CRJ
9:40 AM
MDT
11:38 AM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Salina
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 558 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 10 1-stop hubs

ORD–SLN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 558 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 CRJ 2h08-3h02 45% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
SLN → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
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
Distance from ORD 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Salina Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Salina is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SLN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Salina.
Distance & Flight Time
558 mi / 898 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 3h 2m.
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 to 3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SLN
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 2h 8m to 3h 2m. The route covers 558 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SLN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, CMH, ATL, PIT, IAD, LAS, BFI, DEN, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salina is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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. 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. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to SLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SLN ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 558 miles (898 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).