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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 10m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Salina flights
IAH Houston 5h 51m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Salina flights
MKE Milwaukee ~4h 17m AAACAS → Milwaukee (MKE) to Salina flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 55m AAACAF → DL Detroit (DTW) to Salina flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 3m AAACAV → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Salina flights
CMH Columbus ~6h 5m AAASAY → Columbus (CMH) to Salina flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 42m AAACAS → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Salina flights
JAX Jacksonville ~7h 22m AAACAS → Jacksonville (JAX) to Salina flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Salina
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 558 mi 1h 57m nonstop

ORD–SLN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 558 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes SLN Routes ORD Live Flights SLN Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Salina (SLN) Salina to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

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 CRJ 1h57 73% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MKE ~4h 17m DTW ~4h 55m DEN ~5h 10m IAH ~5h 51m DFW ~6h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SLN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
SLN → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

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 7 – –
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 45m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Salina flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Salina flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Salina Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

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 57m 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.

Facts

ORD–SLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Salina route.
Route details
Distance558 mi / 898 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SLN
Full nameSalina Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 558 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to SLN: United 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. 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 1 hours 57 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).