Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 62 flights a week in July 2026. The 286-mile flight takes about 1h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 286 mi · 460 km
- Flight time
- 1h 41m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying SDF to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 34 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 94,490 | 1h 40m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 21 | Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 28,407 | 1h 42m |
| GoJet Airlines | 6 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 19,560 | 1h 44m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 2,098 | 1h 36m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 18,123 | 1h 37m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 1,736 | 2h 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SDF to ORD flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:15am and the last at 7:55pm. 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 3507United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:15am | 5:55am | 14 | 93% |
| AA 4413American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:28am | 7:15am | 27 | 90% |
| AA 4622American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:48am | 7:35am | 4 | 86% |
| UA 3422United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:10am | 7:50am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 3579United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:00am | 9:41am | 21 | 75% |
| UA 3696United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:00am | 9:38am | 10 | 94% |
| UA 5629United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:04am | 10:40am | 10 | 61% |
| UA 3615United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:23am | 11:03am | 21 | 84% |
| AA 3582American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 11:05am | 11:44am | 27 | 74% |
| UA 4536United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 1:50pm | 2:30pm | 21 | 62% |
| UA 5603United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:10pm | 2:50pm | 10 | 53% |
| UA 5458United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:45pm | 6:36pm | 17 | 65% |
| UA 5929United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:50pm | 6:40pm | 10 | 52% |
| AA 4482American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:30pm | 7:24pm | 23 | 58% |
| AA 4668American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:10pm | 8:14pm | 4 | 81% |
| AA 4667American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:18pm | 8:12pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 4563United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:55pm | 8:40pm | 10 | 73% |
Is SDF to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 3,315 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,014 | 75% | 24 min | 2.9% |
| American Airlines | 1,301 | 80% | 16 min | 3.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 160 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 277 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 427 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 137 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 348 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 289 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 176 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 127 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 202 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 312 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 316 | 58% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 237 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 284 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 278 | 13,459 | |
| September 2025 | 278 | 15,069 | |
| October 2025 | 292 | 15,483 | |
| November 2025 | 233 | 11,341 | |
| December 2025 | 257 | 12,114 | |
| January 2026 | 228 | 10,260 | |
| February 2026 | 213 | 10,738 | |
| March 2026 | 246 | 13,104 | |
| April 2026 | 307 | 14,964 | |
| May 2026 | 380 | 18,492 | |
| June 2026 | 267 | 14,116 | |
| July 2026 | 273 | 15,487 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.