Bakersfield to Chicago (BFL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BFL and ORD. Nearest airports to BFL with scheduled service: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA, 83 mi) · Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT, 100 mi) · Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 109 mi)
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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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 59m CMUA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 7m AAPD → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 30m EKNZUA → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 33m UA → AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 51m AAQR → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bakersfield to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BFL and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BFL Routes ORD Routes BFL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Bakersfield flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~5h 59m PHX ~6h 7m SFO ~6h 30m LAX ~6h 33m DFW ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
628
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
BFL → ORD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → BFL
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
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 Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BFL→ORD SBA→ORD FAT→ORD
Distance from BFL – 83 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 5
Weekly flights – 7 21
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago flights · Fresno (FAT) to Chicago flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
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

BFL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 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 BFL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, FAT and LAX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Fresno (FAT) and Los Angeles (LAX).