ChicagotoLouisvilleFlight Time
ORD–SDF · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Louisville (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF) is about 1h 10m, covering 287 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 06:59 to 21:27 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 10m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 287 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Louisville
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from ORD to SDF. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 06:59
- Last departure
- 21:27
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 5-6/day | Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SDF to ORD flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 61 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF) is about 1h 10m, based on the 287-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Louisville?
Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF) is about 287 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Louisville?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Louisville?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Louisville?
The ORD–SDF route is flown with Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Louisville
- CVG - CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport · 84 mi from SDFFlights to CVG
- IND - IndianapolisIndianapolis International Airport · 111 mi from SDFFlights to IND