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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 188 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Louisville.188 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Louisville.188 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Louisville.188 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Louisville.190 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Louisville.190 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Louisville.191 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 191 €, select.
Louisville.199 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Louisville.199 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Louisville.199 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Louisville.212 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 212 €, select.
Louisville.220 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 220 €, select.
Louisville.282 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.
Louisville.282 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.
Louisville.423 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 423 €, select.
Louisville.478 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 478 €, select.
Louisville.571 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 571 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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Chicago to Louisville: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found188 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 26 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week521

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International is 188 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International.
Republic Airways, United and American Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International.
As of August 2026, there are 521 flights per week flying from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Louisville Muhammad Ali International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Louisville is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Louisville Muhammad Ali International is American Airlines .

Flying from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF): What you need to know

  • Kick off your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) leaving from either of these.

  • Jump on a direct Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is located in Louisville. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • With 59 direct flights a week between the two airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from ORD to SDF is with American Airlines at 8:25pm.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to SDF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are available from here.

  • United Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport departing from ORD.

  • Most travellers prefer to fly with United from ORD to SDF.

  • With 74.0% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Think about setting out from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) plane ticket with departures from here.

  • Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Chicago to SDF out of MDW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.

  • On the MDW to SDF route, Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.

  • The top on-time carrier is Southwest Airlines. Its Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport flights arrive as planned 79.42% of the time.

  • MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to SDF flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.

  • Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At RFD, that rate is 71%.

  • The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Getting from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to central Louisville

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Louisville. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is 94 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 188 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to SDF.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Chicago to SDF.

  • Hunt for savings on a flight from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Louisville. June is when most people book flights from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • The warmest month in Louisville is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Chicago to SDF plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Louisville

Explore more of the United States

  • Louisville has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres northeast of Louisville, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres north of Louisville. No trip is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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