Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SLC–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,247 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, EI, IB, QR, RJ | 35 | 319, 738 | 3h22-3h39 | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI, IB, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AZ, LH, LX | 28 | 319, 320, 738, B38M | 3h06-3h25 | Star Alliance | AC, AZ, LH, LX | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | 21 | 221, 738 | 3h10-3h24 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| QF Qantas | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→ORD | PVU→ORD | PIH→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 195 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 23m | 3h 44m | 2h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
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, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Cathay Pacific, SkyWest Airlines and Qantas. With 195 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SLC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to ORD is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,247 miles (2,006 km). There are approximately 195 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 356 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Denver and Eppley Airfield. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU), Pocatello (PIH) and Idaho Falls (IDA).