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

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975 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4338
AA American
E75
5:00 AM
EDT
7:17 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4667
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2324
AA American
319
6:54 AM
EDT
9:04 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4633
AA American
E75
7:01 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2299
AA American
319
12:20 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5474
UA United
E75L
4:26 PM
EDT
6:48 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4732
UA United
E7W
4:35 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA326
UA United
738
4:48 PM
EDT
7:02 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2299
AA American
319
8:05 AM
CDT T3
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 35m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA598
UA United
738
10:25 AM
CDT T1
2:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4639
UA United
E7W
11:47 AM
CDT T2
3:31 PM
EDT
2h 44m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5680
UA United
E75L
11:58 AM
CDT T2
3:42 PM
EDT
2h 44m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5424
UA United
E7W
11:58 AM
CDT T2
3:42 PM
EDT
2h 44m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5681
UA United
E75L
5:59 PM
CDT T2
9:47 PM
EDT
2h 48m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA340
AA American
319
7:08 PM
CDT T3
10:57 PM
EDT
2h 49m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4615
AA American
E75S
7:14 PM
CDT T3
11:03 PM
EDT
2h 49m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DTW Detroit 4h 37m AFDL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 13m AADLWS AAASDL New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 17m AAAS AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 18m AAAS AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 5h 20m DL AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 5h 23m UA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 5h 37m UA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 5m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 41m DL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 8h 34m UA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bangor to Chicago
2 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 975 mi 3h 16m nonstop -1h behind

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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: QR 22 319, E75 3h09-3h19 58% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 21 738, E75L, E7W 2h59-3h22 58% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (22 flights/wk, 51%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 49%)
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
6
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
8
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,204
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
57%
Return
ORD → BGR
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
100%
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 2 1 7
Weekly flights 43 84
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 31m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 58%
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 16m 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.

BGR–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangor to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance975 mi / 1,569 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights43 out / 48 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 975 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BGR to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, LaGuardia and Philadelphia.
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 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BGR to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGR to ORD is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, LaGuardia and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AUG), Portland (PWM) and Manchester (MHT).