Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 36 | 319, 738, 7M8 | 3h14-3h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 36 | 319, 320, 739, E75L | 2h56-3h17 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | 223, 739, A21N | 2h34-3h12 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 15 | 319, E7W | 3h09-3h17 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | 319, B38M | 3h19 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 12 | 738 | 3h24-3h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 738 | 3h19 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 7M8 | 3h19 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
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).
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.