Salina to Chicago (SLN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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558 mi airlines 14/wk
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UA6064
UA United
CR2
9:35 AM
MDT
11:32 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6075
UA United
CRJ
9:40 AM
MDT
11:38 AM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6062
UA United
CRJ
4:45 PM
CDT T2
6:53 PM
MDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5108
UA United
CRJ
8:16 PM
CDT T2
10:18 PM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Salina to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 558 mi 1h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

SLN–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 558 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLN–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 CR2, CRJ 1h57-1h58 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLN to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLN to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
264
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
SLN → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → SLN
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Salina

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SLN→ORD MHK→ORD ICT→ORD
Distance from SLN 58 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 4
Weekly flights 14 34 141
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 15m 0h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of SLN with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salina.
SLN: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salina, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
558 mi / 898 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 1h 58m.
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.

SLN–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salina to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance558 mi / 898 km
Flight time1h 57m to 1h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SLN
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 1h 58m. The route covers 558 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SLN to ORD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, IAD, LAS, SAN, SFO, ATL, DEN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salina.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SLN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MHK, ICT and LNK. 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 SLN to ORD

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SLN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLN to ORD ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 558 miles (898 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Wichita (ICT) and Lincoln (LNK).