ORD → TULUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Chicago to Tulsa

585 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Chicago to Tulsa at a glance

585 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~53 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to Tulsa (TUL) cover 585 miles (941 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Chicago to Tulsa covers 585 miles (941 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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ORD (0 mi)TUL (585 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 585 miles. Direct carriers include AA, UA and US.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Chicago → Tulsa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on Chicago → Tulsa: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while UA and US may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Chicago to Tulsa — quick answers

How far is Chicago from Tulsa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Tulsa (TUL) is 585 miles (941 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Tulsa?

The average nonstop flight time from ORD to TUL is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Tulsa?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Chicago → Tulsa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~53 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tulsa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 96 of 206 routes from Chicago
Airline network
UA: 159 destinations from ORD; AA: 124 destinations from ORD; US: 114 destinations from ORD
Alternative origin airports
MDW (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 67 mi); MSN (Madison, 109 mi)
Alternative destination airports
XNA (Fayetteville, 89 mi); OKC (Oklahoma City, 108 mi); ICT (Wichita, 138 mi)
Nearby destinations
Fayetteville, United States (89 mi); Oklahoma City, United States (108 mi); Wichita, United States (138 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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