Saranac Lake to Chicago (SLK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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709 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 2 hubs
BOS Boston 5h 35m 9K → AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 6h 15m 9K → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
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Saranac Lake to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
709 mi 1h 52m nonstop -1h behind

SLK–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Saranac Lake flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SLK to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
BOS ~5h 35m JFK ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
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
SLK → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → SLK
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Saranac Lake

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SLK→ORD BTV→ORD YUL→ORD
Distance from SLK – 52 mi 78 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 16
Weekly flights ~1 108 192
Flight time 1h 52m 2h 6m 2h 23m
Burlington (BTV) to Chicago flights · Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights · Montréal (YHU) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SLK with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Saranac Lake.
SLK: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Saranac Lake, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
709 mi / 1,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SLK–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Saranac Lake to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance709 mi / 1,141 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLK
Full nameAdirondack Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOSLK / KSLK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,663 ft / 507 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLK to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Adirondack Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 709 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Saranac Lake.
Nearby alternatives include BTV, YUL and YHU. 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 SLK to ORD

Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLK to ORD is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 709 miles (1,141 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BTV), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).