United States Β· 341 miles (548 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU): United Airlines. The two airports are 341 miles (548 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit and Minneapolis.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to CIU

  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to CIU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to CIU with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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ORD to CIU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to CIU?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Sault Ste. Marie (CIU).

How far is Chicago from Sault Ste. Marie by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) are 341 miles (548 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to CIU award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to CIU cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to CIU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Sault Ste. Marie?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.