How far is Chicago from Santa Barbara?

SBA and ORD are approximately 1,799 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Which aircraft fly from SBA to ORD?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A319 (319), Airbus A320 (320), Boeing 737-800 (738), Boeing 737-700 / Boeing 737-700ER (73G) and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8).

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Direct flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago

Q: Are there direct flights from SBA to ORD?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from SBA to ORD.

Did you mean Flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara

United States

SBA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Chicago

United States

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 1,799 miles
Airlines: 1 airline
Aircraft: 5 aircraft types
Dates: Sep 7, 2026 – Aug 10, 2027

Santa Barbara to Chicago route overview

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) serves Santa Barbara; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves Chicago.

The airports are 1,799 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from SBA to ORD.

Airlines represented in the current schedule are United Airlines (UA).

Published schedule dates span Sep 7, 2026 – Aug 10, 2027.

Airlines on the Santa Barbara to Chicago route

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Star Alliance

Aircraft flying from SBA to ORD

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Santa Barbara to Chicago route?

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the origin airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the destination airport.

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