Flying from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Chicago: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago is 1 hour 26 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 1 hour behind Louisville, where Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport is located.
Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route, with 83 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from SDF to ORD is with American Airlines at 19:16. Choose the first departure operated by American Airlines at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from SDF to Chicago. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
You can get a direct flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago. Start your journey at SDF and land at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
There's a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago, such as:
For a flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Chicago, make sure your ID is up to date.
SDF is about 23 kilometres from central Louisville. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours and 41 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SDF? If you've booked an early flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) to Chicago
47 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 94 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from SDF to Chicago by booking at least 3 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The journey will take about 46 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near MDW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from SDF to Chicago at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport to Chicago in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from SDF to Chicago in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Chicago:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are leading attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
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