Bangor to Chicago (BGR–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1630
AA American
319
6:40 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2632
AA American
319
6:15 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2632
AA American
319
1:24 PM
CDT T3
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1628
AA American
319
7:45 PM
CDT T3
11:25 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bangor to Chicago
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 975 mi 3h 20m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

BGR–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGR–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 13 319 3h20-3h29 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGR to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,094
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BGR → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
ORD → BGR
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BGR delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bangor

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BGR→ORD AUG→ORD PWM→ORD
Distance from BGR 58 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 13 1 43
Flight time 3h 20m 2h 31m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BGR with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangor, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
975 mi / 1,569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 29m.
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.

BGR–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangor to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance975 mi / 1,569 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: BGR
IATA / ICAOBGR / KBGR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGR to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Bangor International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 29m. The route covers 975 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from BGR to ORD. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, SYR, CAE, ORF, MKC, OPF, MIA, AUS, EWR, LGA, DCA, PHL, IAD, MUC, JFK, MCO, CLT, TPA, FLL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Bangor.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BGR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUG, PWM and MHT. 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 BGR to ORD

Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGR to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGR to ORD ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AUG), Portland (PWM) and Manchester (MHT).