The observed direct connection between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) covers approximately 1,246 mi. The estimated flight time is around 3h. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Chicago from Salt Lake City by air?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 1,246 mi.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 3h. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Chicago to Salt Lake City?
Yes, a direct connection between ORD and SLC has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?
On average around 9 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 3,090 observed flights. Mainly American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Chicago and Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is currently 1 hour behind Chicago.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.