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

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✈ Nonstop
UA470
UA United
11:17 AM
CDT
12:56 PM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5108
UA United
CRJ
4:50 PM
CDT T2
6:58 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6062
UA United
CR2
5:19 PM
CDT T2
7:34 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6066
UA United
CRJ
9:28 AM
CDT
11:26 AM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5070
UA United
CRJ
9:29 AM
CDT
11:34 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Salina
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 558 mi 1h 39m nonstop 20 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 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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 13 CR2, CRJ 1h39-2h15 78% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (13 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
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
266
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.

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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 45m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 78%
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 1h 39m to 2h 15m.
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 time1h 39m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 10 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 1h 39m to 2h 15m. The route covers 558 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SLN. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAF, MKE, YIP, DTW, CMH, DFW, ATL, CHS, PIT, PHL, IAD, JAX, EWR, LAS, PBI, PSP, BUR, BFI, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to SLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SLN ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 558 miles (898 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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