Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF) flights
Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, with about 60 flights a week in July 2026. The 286-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 286 mi · 460 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying ORD to SDF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 32 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 93,379 | 1h 27m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 21 | Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 30,451 | 1h 34m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 20,841 | 1h 27m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 17,006 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to SDF flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:56am and the last at 9:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 3520United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:56am | 9:38am | 20 | 72% |
| UA 5703United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:59am | 9:26am | 10 | 71% |
| AA 3582American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:05am | 10:35am | 27 | 85% |
| UA 4450United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:35am | 1:11pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 5467United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:00am | 1:35pm | 10 | 83% |
| UA 5412United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:00pm | 4:38pm | 27 | 71% |
| AA 4482American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:24pm | 6:00pm | 23 | 48% |
| AA 4667American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:59pm | 6:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 4668American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:01pm | 6:35pm | 4 | 87% |
| UA 4519United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 4:25pm | 6:56pm | 10 | 68% |
| UA 3605United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:30pm | 7:07pm | 18 | 76% |
| UA 3598United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:59pm | 8:36pm | 31 | 74% |
| AA 4603American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:50pm | 9:25pm | 31 | 75% |
| UA 3551United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:25pm | 11:59pm | 18 | 76% |
| UA 3659United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:25pm | 11:59pm | 10 | 74% |
Is ORD to SDF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 3,312 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (85%), those around 10am the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,014 | 73% | 21 min | 3.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,298 | 78% | 17 min | 3.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 140 | 79% | |
| 7am to 8am | 226 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 115 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 115 | 74% | |
| 10am to 11am | 330 | 68% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 167 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 437 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 168 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 265 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 306 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 218 | 78% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 371 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 207 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 195 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 276 | 13,043 | |
| September 2025 | 278 | 15,064 | |
| October 2025 | 293 | 16,125 | |
| November 2025 | 230 | 11,271 | |
| December 2025 | 261 | 12,522 | |
| January 2026 | 226 | 10,259 | |
| February 2026 | 212 | 11,507 | |
| March 2026 | 226 | 11,834 | |
| April 2026 | 298 | 15,236 | |
| May 2026 | 380 | 16,002 | |
| June 2026 | 256 | 13,905 | |
| July 2026 | 265 | 15,271 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.