Sioux City to Chicago (SUX–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
UA5078
UA United
CRJ
7:53 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5125
UA United
CRJ
7:53 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA6067
UA United
CRJ
12:55 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5021
UA United
CRJ
4:15 PM
CDT T2
6:06 PM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6064
UA United
CR2
5:18 PM
CDT T2
7:10 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sioux City to Chicago
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 435 mi 1h 45m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

SUX–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 435 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SUX–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 19 CRJ 1h45-1h52 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SUX to ORD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SUX to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Sioux City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SUX→ORD OMA→ORD FSD→ORD
Distance from SUX 80 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 17 8
Weekly flights 19 344 216
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 26m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of SUX with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Sioux City.
SUX: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
435 mi / 700 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 52m.
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.

SUX–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance435 mi / 700 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 11 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SUX
IATA / ICAOSUX / KSUX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,098 ft / 335 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SUX to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 52m. The route covers 435 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from SUX to ORD. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, MCO, SCF, LAS, SJC, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SUX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, FSD 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 SUX to ORD

Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SUX to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SUX to ORD ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 435 miles (700 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Sioux Falls (FSD) and Lincoln (LNK).