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

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975 mi airlines charter/private 76/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 56m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ2060+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2276
QR Qatar
E75
6:30 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3683
AA American
E70
6:30 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3657
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
6:37 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2402
Starts Oct 5
QR Qatar
E75
6:37 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4629
UA United
E75L
9:19 AM
EDT
11:18 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3509
Starts Sep 25
UA United
E7W
9:25 AM
EDT
11:29 AM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4702
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
4:43 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2058+2
NZ Air New Zealand
738
4:43 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4777
UA United
E7W
4:50 PM
EDT
6:52 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3548
AA American
E75
6:49 PM
EDT
8:36 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2059+2
NZ Air New Zealand
738
10:43 AM
CDT T1
2:23 PM
EDT
2h 40m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5427
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
12:13 PM
CDT T2
4:01 PM
EDT
2h 48m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3683
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
1:36 PM
CDT T3
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 44m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5407
UA United
E75L
1:46 PM
CDT T2
5:41 PM
EDT
2h 55m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3548
AA American
E75
2:44 PM
CDT T3
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 36m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3521
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
5:52 PM
CDT T2
9:39 PM
EDT
2h 47m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2061+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:06 PM
CDT T2
9:58 PM
EDT
2h 52m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3731
Starts Oct 5
AA American
E75
7:13 PM
CDT T3
11:07 PM
EDT
2h 54m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2485
Starts Oct 5
QR Qatar
E75
7:13 PM
CDT T3
11:07 PM
EDT
2h 54m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5395
UA United
E75L
7:49 PM
CDT T1
12:52 AM+1
EDT
4h 3m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3615
AA American
E70
8:45 PM
CDT T3
12:36 AM+1
EDT
2h 51m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2319
QR Qatar
E75
8:45 PM
CDT T3
12:36 AM+1
EDT
2h 51m
43%
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 41m AFDL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 11m AADLEJA AAASDL New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 16m AAAS AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 23m AAASQR AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 5h 24m UA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 5h 41m DL AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 56m AAJCO AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 12m DLKE AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
TPA Tampa 9h 22m MX AAACAS Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 13h 45m MX AAASCX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bangor to Chicago
2 carriers, 76 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 975 mi 3h 4m nonstop -1h behind

BGR–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 3h 4m. 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
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 27 E75L, E7W 2h59-3h17 100% Star Alliance NZ
AA American Airlines Also: QR 21 E70, E75 2h47-3h17 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (27 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 44%)
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
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,156
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
88%
Return
ORD → BGR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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 9
Weekly flights 76 112
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 31m 2h 44m
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 4m 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 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights76 out / 83 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 4m gate to gate. The route covers 975 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BGR to ORD: United Airlines and American 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 United Airlines and American Airlines. With 76 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 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 159 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AUG), Portland (PWM) and Manchester (MHT).