LouisvilletoChicagoFlight Time
SDF–ORD · Nonstop
Louisville (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 10m, covering 287 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 06:51 to 22:20 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 Louisville to Chicago
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from SDF to ORD.
- First departure
- 06:51
- Last departure
- 22:20
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| 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?
ORD to SDF 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 SDF, 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 Louisville to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1h 10m, based on the 287-mile flying distance.
How far is Louisville from Chicago?
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD) is about 287 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Louisville to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Louisville to Chicago?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Louisville to Chicago?
The SDF–ORD route is flown with Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair Regional Jet, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Louisville
- CVG - CincinnatiCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport · 84 mi from SDFFlights from CVG
- IND - IndianapolisIndianapolis International Airport · 111 mi from SDFFlights from IND
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE