Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,247 mi airlines 149/wk
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EI7549
EI Aer Lingus
B38M
6:20 AM
MDT T1
10:39 AM
CDT
3h 19m
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AA687
AA American
7M8
6:20 AM
MDT T1
10:39 AM
CDT
3h 19m
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CX7614
CX Cathay Pacific
7M8
6:20 AM
MDT
10:39 AM
CDT
3h 19m
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BA5667
BA British
738
6:30 AM
MDT T1
10:49 AM
CDT
3h 19m
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UA1502
UA United
320
7:30 AM
MDT T1
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 14m
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AC4576
AC Air Canada
319
7:30 AM
MDT
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 14m
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DL2247
DL Delta
A21N
7:51 AM
MDT TM
12:03 PM
CDT
3h 12m
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DL227
DL Delta
8:16 AM
MDT
11:50 AM
CDT
2h 34m
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AC3017
AC Air Canada
E7W
10:38 AM
MDT
2:55 PM
CDT
3h 17m
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UA5486
UA United
E75L
10:38 AM
MDT T1
2:55 PM
CDT
3h 17m
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UA1382
UA United
319
12:49 PM
MDT T1
4:58 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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EI7466
EI Aer Lingus
319
1:17 PM
MDT T1
5:36 PM
CDT
3h 19m
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AA2862
AA American
738
1:29 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
CDT
3h 30m
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AY5716
AY Finnair
738
1:29 PM
MDT
5:59 PM
CDT
3h 30m
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DL2377
DL Delta
739
1:59 PM
MDT
6:05 PM
CDT
3h 6m
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AA2971
AA American
319
2:02 PM
MDT T1
6:20 PM
CDT
3h 18m
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UA457
UA United
319
2:43 PM
MDT T1
6:39 PM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AC3424
AC Air Canada
319
2:45 PM
MDT
6:54 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AY4083
AY Finnair
738
3:24 PM
MDT
7:48 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA1526
AA American
738
3:24 PM
MDT T1
7:48 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA1923
UA United
739
3:55 PM
MDT T1
8:07 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA1840
UA United
319
4:18 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA3125
AA American
738
5:05 PM
MDT
9:29 PM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3187
AA American
738
5:59 PM
MDT T1
10:13 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL2413
DL Delta
223
6:26 PM
MDT TM
10:30 PM
CDT
3h 4m
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UA5468
UA United
E75L
7:05 AM
CDT T2
9:55 AM
MDT
3h 50m
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AF2974
AF Air France
221
7:15 AM
CDT T5
10:14 AM
MDT
3h 59m
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DL2231
DL Delta
223
7:37 AM
CDT T5
9:58 AM
MDT
3h 21m
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UA1972
UA United
319
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:49 AM
MDT
3h 49m
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AA2862
AA American
738
9:57 AM
CDT T3
12:37 PM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AC3155
AC Air Canada
319
10:52 AM
CDT T1
1:41 PM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AC3296
AC Air Canada
319
10:52 AM
CDT T1
1:41 PM
MDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA2971
AA American
319
11:06 AM
CDT T3
2:10 PM
MDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA704
UA United
319
11:32 AM
CDT T1
1:54 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA1526
AA American
738
11:50 AM
CDT T3
2:28 PM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA473
UA United
319
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:22 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA2138
UA United
73G
1:00 PM
CDT T1
3:47 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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DL2247
DL Delta
32Q
1:18 PM
CDT T5
3:50 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL8947
DL Delta
1:19 PM
CDT
3:22 PM
MDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA3125
AA American
738
1:34 PM
CDT T3
4:15 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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DL2242
DL Delta
738
2:09 PM
CDT T5
4:40 PM
MDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3187
AA American
738
2:14 PM
CDT T3
5:11 PM
MDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5179
UA United
6:22 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CX7631
CX Cathay Pacific
7M8
6:54 PM
CDT T3
9:37 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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EI7451
EI Aer Lingus
7M8
6:54 PM
CDT T3
9:37 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL2377
DL Delta
739
7:43 PM
CDT T5
9:52 PM
MDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA668
AA American
7M8
7:53 PM
CDT T3
10:13 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AC4175
AC Air Canada
320
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:41 PM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA1710
UA United
320
8:25 PM
CDT T1
10:38 PM
MDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AY4250
AY Finnair
7M8
10:35 PM
CDT T3
1:13 AM+1
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA2627
AA American
7M8
10:35 PM
CDT T3
1:13 AM+1
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Salt Lake City to Chicago
8 carriers, 149 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines 149 Flights/wk 1,247 mi 2h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 127 1-stop hubs

SLC–ORD is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,247 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 36 319, 738, 7M8 3h14-3h30 78% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 36 319, 320, 739, E75L 2h56-3h17 78% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 21 223, 739, A21N 2h34-3h12 78% SkyTeam
AC Air Canada 15 319, E7W 3h09-3h17 78% Star Alliance
EI Aer Lingus 14 319, B38M 3h19 78%
AY Finnair 12 738 3h24-3h30 78% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 738 3h19 78% Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 7 7M8 3h19 78% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AC, EI, UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY, BA
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, CX
A21NDL
B38MEI
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY + BA + CX (62 flights/wk, 42%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (51 flights/wk, 34%)
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 14%)
Unaffiliated: EI (14 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to ORD direction.
Mon
22
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
21
flights
Thu
21
flights
Fri
21
flights
Sat
23
flights
Sun
20
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
25
Nonstop flights
149
Outbound / wk
158
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
127
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,083
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
SLC → ORD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
74%
Return
ORD → SLC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,247 mi / 2,006 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 3h 30m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

SLC–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,247 mi / 2,006 km
Flight time2h 34m to 3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights149 out / 158 return
1-stop connections127 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,247 miles.
There are approximately 149 nonstop flights per week from SLC to ORD. The return direction has about 158 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, SUS, FOD, HDN, CID, FTW, FSD, ASE, EGE, ATW, MKC, SCF, LCK, YLW, PNS, ICT, TEB, BFI, YYZ, ROC, BHM, EUG, FRG, SAV, ELP, AGS, RIC, GNV, BTV, BED, SRQ, HPN, MLB, CAE, QRO, OPF, APF, PBI, EYW, NAS, LIR, BZE, SXM, MEX, TUL, MKE, IAD, CMH, KOA, CLE, OGG, COS, MSO, IND, SMF, BZN, SDF, DEN, DFW, MSP, FCA, BWI, OMA, MIA, GDL, SJC, MEM, MCI, OKC, ONT, LIT, SUN, ABQ, TPA, YYC, BOI, SAT, CVG, ATL, EWR, TUS, IAH, LAS, BOS, LAX, STL, BNA, DTW, RDU, PHX, PDX, SAN, SFO, GEG, SEA, XNA, CLT, HNL, ZRH, AMS, JFK, LGA, JAC, MCO, AUS, HND, YVR, DAL, PHL, MSY, PIT, LHR, PSP, GJT, SNA, DCA, RNO, GRU, RSW, FLL, SBA, CUN, SJD, CMA, PVR, CDG and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SLC to ORD

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus and United Airlines. With 149 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SLC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to ORD ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,247 miles (2,006 km). There are approximately 149 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 307 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.