Bedford to Chicago (BED–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BED Airport Page →
850 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 4h 27m ACJDVJT → 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 44m MX → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 42m AAEJA → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
BUF Buffalo ~4h 35m → AAACAS Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago flights
CLE Cleveland ~4h 38m → AAASAV Cleveland (CLE) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis ~4h 48m → AAACAM Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~4h 58m EJASGX → AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
MVY Martha's Vineyard ~5h 17m TJ → AA Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Chicago flights
LNS Lancaster ~5h 20m → LXJUA Lancaster (LNS) to Chicago flights
YHZ Halifax ~6h 48m PB → AAACQR Halifax (YHZ) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bedford to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 850 mi 2h 11m nonstop -1h behind

BED–ORD had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 850 miles in 2h 11m.

Also explore BED Routes ORD Routes BED Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Bedford flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BED–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BED to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YYZ ~4h 27m BUF ~4h 35m CLE ~4h 38m IND ~4h 48m BWI ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
350
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BED → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → BED
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bedford

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BED→ORD BOS→ORD MHT→ORD
Distance from BED – 16 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines – 32 3
Weekly flights – 487 56
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 34m 2h 48m
Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights · Manchester (MHT) to Chicago flights · Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BED with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Bedford.
BED: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bedford, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
850 mi / 1,367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BED–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bedford to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance850 mi / 1,367 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BED
Full nameLaurence G Hanscom Field
IATA / ICAOBED / KBED
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation133 ft / 41 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BED to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Laurence G Hanscom Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 850 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BED to ORD: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 11m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Bedford.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BED are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOS, MHT and PVD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BED to ORD

Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BED to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BED to ORD is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,367 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS), Manchester (MHT) and Providence/Warwick (PVD).