Chicago to Salina (ORD–SLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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–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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | CR2 | 2h09-2h11 | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salina from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SLN | MKE→SLN | LAF→SLN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 67 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 21m | 1h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SLN: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Salina.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ORD to SLN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SLN is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 558 miles (898 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 31 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).