The SDF-ORD UA flight is a regional jet (either Bae146 or the horrible CRJ). SDF-ATL, on the other hand, has mainline service.
You've really gotten yourself into a quandary, with each airline having fairly equal advantages. Oh, well, flip a coin -- heads, UA; tails, DL.
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