Direct flights from Sacramento to Chicago
31 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SMF to ORD.
Flight time: about 3h41m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Sacramento local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1148 | 12:04a | 3h37m | Tue |
| United UAL1148 | 1:29a | 3h35m | Wed |
| United UAL2370 | 7:04a | 3h40m | Thu |
| United UAL2370 | 7:07a | 3h37m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2370 | 7:55a | 3h38m | Fri |
| United UAL2766 | 2:26p | 3h36m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| United UAL2766 | 2:44p | 3h30m | Sat |
| American AAL2627 | 3:02p | 3h49m | Thu |
| American AAL2627 | 3:11p | 3h44m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL2766 | 3:22p | 3h50m | Mon |
| American AAL2627 | 3:31p | 3h42m | Fri |
| American AAL2627 | 3:35p | 4h9m | Mon |
| United UAL2766 | 3:43p | 3h46m | Fri |
| American AAL2627 | 4:47p | 3h41m | Sun |
| American AAL3060 | 11:08p | 3h48m | Thu |
| American AAL3060 | 11:16p | 3h42m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1148 | 11:52p | 3h40m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| American AAL3060 | 11:54p | 3h54m | Sun |
| American AAL3060 | 11:55p | 3h41m | Sat |
| United UAL1148 | 11:57p | 3h34m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has 31 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SMF and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 3h41m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Chicago?
Driving from Sacramento to Chicago takes about 29h 57m behind the wheel — roughly 2,044 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h41m.