Flights from Louisville to the Midwest in summer
Summer is the Midwest's season: Chicago's lakefront and festivals, Minneapolis's lakes, Milwaukee's beer gardens, all warm and bright from June to September. Fares peak in July and August.
Nonstop from Louisville: Chicago (American, United · 1h 30m), Minneapolis (Delta · 2h 15m) and Detroit (Delta · 1h 24m).
Axel's pick: Chicago, nonstop on American and United and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $366.
Where to fly from Louisville to the Midwest in summer: saved round trips within June, July and August to Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Saint Louis, Kansas City and Cleveland and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for 5–14 nights, entirely within Jun, Jul, Aug.
Cheapest right now: Chicago $366 · Minneapolis $398 · Detroit $434
Flights for the months ahead
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD), the months ahead: 144 priced flights on 72 exact dates. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): November 2026
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): December 2026
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): January 2027
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): February 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $237.50 |
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $247.00 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $237.50 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $247.00 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): March 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $260.00 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $250.00 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $260.00 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $291.50 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $302.50 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): April 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): May 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $322.00 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $333.50 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): June 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
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| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): July 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
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| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $322.00 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $333.50 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $322.00 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $333.50 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $301.00 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $311.75 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): August 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
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| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $301.00 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $311.75 |
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago (ORD): September 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
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| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $322.00 |
| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $333.50 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | American Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $280.00 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $290.00 |
Route overview: Louisville to Chicago (ORD) flight deals
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $250.00
- American Airlines AA4622: SDF 2026-11-12 06:22:00 → ORD 2026-11-12 07:09:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2026-11-15 19:00:00 → SDF 2026-11-15 21:38:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $260.00
- United Airlines UA3520: SDF 2026-11-12 10:25:00 → ORD 2026-11-12 11:10:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA3517: ORD 2026-11-15 21:20:00 → SDF 2026-11-15 23:49:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $135.00
- American Airlines AA4622: SDF 2026-11-17 06:27:00 → ORD 2026-11-17 07:15:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00
- United Airlines UA3520: SDF 2026-11-17 10:37:00 → ORD 2026-11-17 11:22:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $325.00
- American Airlines AA4768: SDF 2026-11-24 10:01:00 → ORD 2026-11-24 10:49:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2026-11-29 19:00:00 → SDF 2026-11-29 21:38:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $338.00
- United Airlines UA3520: SDF 2026-11-24 10:37:00 → ORD 2026-11-24 11:22:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA3517: ORD 2026-11-29 21:20:00 → SDF 2026-11-29 23:49:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $250.00
- American Airlines AA4766: SDF 2026-12-05 18:50:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 19:53:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2026-12-12 19:04:00 → SDF 2026-12-12 21:42:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $260.00
- United Airlines UA5407: SDF 2026-12-05 13:59:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 14:40:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5606: ORD 2026-12-12 14:10:00 → SDF 2026-12-12 16:39:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $312.50
- American Airlines AA4766: SDF 2026-12-19 18:50:00 → ORD 2026-12-19 19:53:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2026-12-26 19:04:00 → SDF 2026-12-26 21:42:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $325.00
- United Airlines UA3422: SDF 2026-12-19 07:10:00 → ORD 2026-12-19 07:55:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5606: ORD 2026-12-26 14:10:00 → SDF 2026-12-26 16:39:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $292.50
- American Airlines AA4622: SDF 2026-12-31 06:22:00 → ORD 2026-12-31 07:09:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2027-01-03 19:00:00 → SDF 2027-01-03 21:38:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $304.20
- United Airlines UA3520: SDF 2026-12-31 10:25:00 → ORD 2026-12-31 11:10:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA3517: ORD 2027-01-03 21:20:00 → SDF 2027-01-03 23:49:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $237.50
- American Airlines AA4622: SDF 2027-01-14 06:22:00 → ORD 2027-01-14 07:09:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2027-01-17 19:00:00 → SDF 2027-01-17 21:38:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $285.00
- Delta Air Lines DL5824 / DL3902: SDF 2027-01-14 07:50:00 → ORD 2027-01-14 10:59:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 249 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL5824: SDF 2027-01-14 07:50:00 → DTW 2027-01-14 09:19:00; layover at DTW: 61 minutes.
- DL3902: DTW 2027-01-14 10:20:00 → ORD 2027-01-14 10:59:00.
- Delta Air Lines DL5187 / DL5832: ORD 2027-01-17 13:26:00 → SDF 2027-01-17 21:13:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 407 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL5187: ORD 2027-01-17 13:26:00 → DTW 2027-01-17 15:54:00; layover at DTW: 231 minutes.
- DL5832: DTW 2027-01-17 19:45:00 → SDF 2027-01-17 21:13:00.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $247.00
- United Airlines UA3520: SDF 2027-01-28 10:25:00 → ORD 2027-01-28 11:10:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA3517: ORD 2027-01-31 21:20:00 → SDF 2027-01-31 23:49:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $285.00
- Delta Air Lines DL5824 / DL3902: SDF 2027-01-28 07:50:00 → ORD 2027-01-28 10:59:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 249 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL5824: SDF 2027-01-28 07:50:00 → DTW 2027-01-28 09:19:00; layover at DTW: 61 minutes.
- DL3902: DTW 2027-01-28 10:20:00 → ORD 2027-01-28 10:59:00.
- Delta Air Lines DL5187 / DL5832: ORD 2027-01-31 13:26:00 → SDF 2027-01-31 21:13:00; 1 stop(s) via DTW; 407 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL5187: ORD 2027-01-31 13:26:00 → DTW 2027-01-31 15:54:00; layover at DTW: 231 minutes.
- DL5832: DTW 2027-01-31 19:45:00 → SDF 2027-01-31 21:13:00.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $250.00
- American Airlines AA4766: SDF 2027-03-13 18:50:00 → ORD 2027-03-13 19:53:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2027-03-20 19:04:00 → SDF 2027-03-20 21:42:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $260.00
- United Airlines UA3422: SDF 2027-03-13 07:10:00 → ORD 2027-03-13 07:55:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5606: ORD 2027-03-20 14:10:00 → SDF 2027-03-20 16:39:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $322.00
- American Airlines AA4622: SDF 2027-05-28 06:22:00 → ORD 2027-05-28 07:09:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4768: ORD 2027-05-31 06:47:00 → SDF 2027-05-31 09:22:00; nonstop; 95 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $333.50
- United Airlines UA5407: SDF 2027-05-28 13:59:00 → ORD 2027-05-28 14:40:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA3477: ORD 2027-05-31 06:59:00 → SDF 2027-05-31 09:38:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $280.00
- American Airlines AA4622: SDF 2027-07-30 06:22:00 → ORD 2027-07-30 07:09:00; nonstop; 107 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4768: ORD 2027-08-02 06:47:00 → SDF 2027-08-02 09:22:00; nonstop; 95 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $290.00
- United Airlines UA5407: SDF 2027-07-30 13:59:00 → ORD 2027-07-30 14:40:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA3477: ORD 2027-08-02 06:59:00 → SDF 2027-08-02 09:38:00; nonstop; 99 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $280.00
- American Airlines AA4766: SDF 2027-09-18 18:50:00 → ORD 2027-09-18 19:53:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.
- American Airlines AA4480: ORD 2027-09-25 19:04:00 → SDF 2027-09-25 21:42:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $290.00
- United Airlines UA3422: SDF 2027-09-18 07:10:00 → ORD 2027-09-18 07:55:00; nonstop; 105 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5606: ORD 2027-09-25 14:10:00 → SDF 2027-09-25 16:39:00; nonstop; 89 minutes. Local airport times.
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel-exclusive | Dates | |
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| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dish | Nonstop · American, United · 1h 30m | Axel-exclusive $366 (airline $385) | Jul 10–17, 2027 | See flights for these dates |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis and St. Paul's lakes and the Mall of America | Nonstop · Delta · 2h 15m | Axel-exclusive $398 (airline $419) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | See flights for these dates |
| Detroit (DTW) | Detroit's music history and the Motor City's comeback | Nonstop · Delta · 1h 24m | Axel-exclusive $434 (airline $459) | Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027 | See flights for these dates |
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