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Louisville.R 1,685 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,685, select.
Louisville.R 1,686 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,686, select.
Louisville.R 1,937 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,937, select.
Louisville.R 2,178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,178, select.
Louisville.R 2,178 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,178, select.
Louisville.R 2,213 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,213, select.
Louisville.R 2,372 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,372, select.
Louisville.R 2,664 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Louisville Muhammad Ali International .Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,664, select.

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Direct flights from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International

Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International : Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Louisville below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Louisville Muhammad Ali International .

Chicago to Louisville: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 1,685
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 21 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week317

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 R 3,371. 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 21 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International .
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Envoy Air fly direct from Chicago to Louisville Muhammad Ali International .
As of April 2025, there are 317 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 April 2025.
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, 19 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 21 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 International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF): what you need to know

  • Begin your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF). Explore your options for leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.

  • 1 hour 26 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field.

  • Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is located in Louisville, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) is the most popular route. There are 83 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 22:55. Opt for the first ORD to SDF departure operated by United at 07:15 if you want to get going earlier.

  • Your flight from Chicago to SDF won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • If you're travelling during a peak month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like summer and spring break.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Take the express route from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) operate from here.

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport with United. This top airline operates services from ORD.

  • The distance from central Chicago to ORD is about 40 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.

  • Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Prefer to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) departing from this hub.

  • Catch your direct flight from Chicago to SDF with United. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of MDW.

  • You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 46 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to SDF? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:

About Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF)

Getting from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) to central Louisville

  • Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Louisville. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours and 41 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF)

  • R 1,685 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport. Return flights start from R 3,375. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.

  • 11 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to lock in cheap tickets from Chicago to SDF.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's an incredible deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for a cheap ticket from Chicago to SDF every day.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF)

  • April is the quietest time to travel to Louisville. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport, but the best time to go is your call.

  • Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Louisville. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Chicago to SDF during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 33ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Louisville

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