Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,247
miles
2,006
kilometers
1,083
nautical miles

🕐 2h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 W (274°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,247 1,995
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,247 1,995
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,247 1,871
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,247 1,871
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,247 2,494
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,247 1,871
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Chicago and Salt Lake City follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SLC route connects Chicago, United States with Salt Lake City, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,247 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from Chicago. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) serves Salt Lake City, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 1,247 miles (2,006 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SLC typically take around 2h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,247 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.