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

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Bedford to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 850 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BED and ORD, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.

Also explore BED Routes ORD Routes BED Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BED to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DTW ~4h 31m LCK ~4h 36m MKE ~4h 39m PIT ~4h 41m BUF ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
792
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
ORD → BED
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
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 0 12 1
Weekly flights 1 300 21
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 36m 2h 59m
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 26m.
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 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
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 approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 850 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BED to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW, LCK, MKE, PIT, BUF, IND, YYZ, BDL, CMH, LGA, BWI, IAD, EWR, HPN, PHL, YUL, MCI, ORF, BNA, CLT, TYS, RDU, JFK, SAV, CHS, MSP, ECP, SRQ, APF, MCO, GCM, MIA, DAL, OPF, RSW, PBI, MTY, BZN, AUS, SLC, CUN, STT, LAS, SJU, PSP, LIR, SNA, SFO and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BED to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BED to ORD ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,367 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Boston (BOS), Manchester (MHT) and Providence/Warwick (PVD).