Santa Rosa to Chicago (STS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,844 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 19m WN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 22m ASWNXSR → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 41m AS → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 46m ASAYIB → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 51m ASWN → AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
PSP Palm Springs 7h 11m AS → AAUA Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 12m DL → AAAYAZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 24m AA → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 29m ASJLQR → AAASAV Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 50m AAASQR → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
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Santa Rosa to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,844 mi 3h 34m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps STS Routes ORD Routes STS Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Santa Rosa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~6h 19m LAS ~6h 22m PDX ~6h 41m LAX ~6h 46m SAN ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,025
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
STS → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → STS
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
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 Santa Rosa

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric STS→ORD CCR→ORD OAK→ORD
Distance from STS – 55 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 45m 3h 18m
Concord (CCR) to Chicago flights · Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of STS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Santa Rosa.
STS: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Rosa, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,844 mi / 2,967 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m 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

STS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Rosa to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,844 mi / 2,967 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STS
Full nameCharles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
IATA / ICAOSTS / KSTS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation128 ft / 39 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 STS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,844 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Portland.
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 2 hours ahead of Santa Rosa.
Yes, return flights from ORD to STS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR, OAK and SFO. 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 STS to ORD

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

STS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STS to ORD is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,844 miles (2,967 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).