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

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✈ Nonstop
UA4667
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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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
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AA3416
AA American
E75
7:02 AM
EDT
9:19 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA1460
AA American
319
7:41 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2299
AA American
319
12:25 PM
EDT
2:43 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA5474
UA United
E7W
4:15 PM
EDT
6:37 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA2632
AA American
319
7:21 PM
EDT
9:22 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA2299
AA American
319
8:05 AM
CDT T3
11:45 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5680
UA United
E7W
11:47 AM
CDT T2
3:31 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA2632
AA American
319
2:31 PM
CDT T3
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA5681
UA United
E7W
6:08 PM
CDT T2
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA3983
AA American
E75
6:54 PM
CDT T3
10:42 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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QR2238
QR Qatar
319
7:45 PM
CDT T3
11:25 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA1628
AA American
319
8:25 PM
CDT T3
11:46 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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Bangor to Chicago
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 975 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

BGR–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 39 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 28 319, E75 3h01-3h20 50% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 3h-3h22 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,227
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.

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 2 1 6
Weekly flights 42 113
Flight time 3h 2h 31m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 50%
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 0m to 3h 22m.
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 to 3h 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 48 return
1-stop connections39 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 to 3h 22m. The route covers 975 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from BGR to ORD. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, CLE, ROC, SYR, IAD, BOS, CAE, MKC, ORF, OPF, CVG, ILM, HOU, PGD, PBI, MCO, FLL, YYT, MIA, AUS, VNY, SMF, SFO, LAX, DUB, BQH, EWR, PHL, LGA, AMS, DCA, MUC, PIE, RDU, JFK, ATL, CLT, TPA 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 and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BGR to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGR to ORD ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 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).