St Louis to Chicago (SUS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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271 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w 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 1 hub
SXM Sint Maarten ~11h 21m → Sint Maarten (SXM) to Chicago flights
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St Louis to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
271 mi 0h 57m nonstop

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

Also explore SUS Routes ORD Routes SUS Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SUS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SXM ~11h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
SUS → ORD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
ORD → SUS
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
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 St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SUS→ORD STL→ORD COU→ORD
Distance from SUS – 16 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines – 28 5
Weekly flights ~1 489 96
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 42m 1h 30m
St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights · Columbia (COU) to Chicago flights · Quincy (UIN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SUS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
SUS: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
271 mi / 436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m 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

SUS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance271 mi / 436 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SUS
Full nameSpirit of St Louis Airport
IATA / ICAOSUS / KSUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation463 ft / 141 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 SUS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Spirit of St Louis Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 271 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STL, COU and UIN. 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 SUS to ORD

Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SUS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SUS to ORD is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 271 miles (436 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Columbia (COU) and Quincy (UIN).