Chicago to St Louis (ORD–SUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
271 mi 23h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and SUS, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
IND ~3h 5m STL ~3h 13m BNA ~4h 2m MCI ~4h 3m CLT ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
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 → SUS
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
SUS → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SUS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
271 mi / 436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 42m.
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–SUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance271 mi / 436 km
Flight time23h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SUS
Full nameSpirit of St Louis Airport
IATA / ICAOSUS / KSUS
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation463 ft / 141 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spirit of St Louis Airport take approximately 23h 42m. The route covers 271 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, STL, BNA, MCI, CLT, CLE, IAD, OMA, SAV, BHM, SGF, CRW, IAH, JAX, LGA, BOS, CAE, MSY, SRQ, DAL, JFK, PBI, BDL, SLC, FLL, MIA, PHX, DEN, LAS, BZN, SNA, MCO, PSP, SJC, SFO, PDX, SXM, ZRH, MSP, DFW, AUS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SUS to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SUS

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to SUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SUS ranges from 23 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.