Billings to Chicago (BIL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4680
UA United
E7W
8:45 AM
MDT
12:58 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3428
AA American
E75
12:42 PM
MDT
4:44 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3428
AA American
E75
9:45 AM
CDT T3
12:12 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5668
UA United
E7W
7:52 PM
CDT T2
10:15 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Billings to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,058 mi 3h 2m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

BIL–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,058 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BIL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E75 3h02 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 3h13 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BIL to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BIL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
828
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 Billings

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BIL→ORD COD→ORD BZN→ORD
Distance from BIL 92 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 14 1 49
Flight time 3h 2m 3h 10m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BIL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Billings.
BIL: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Billings, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,058 mi / 1,702 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m to 3h 13m.
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.

BIL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Billings to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,058 mi / 1,702 km
Flight time3h 2m to 3h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: BIL
IATA / ICAOBIL / KBIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,652 ft / 1,113 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Billings Logan International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 2m to 3h 13m. The route covers 1,058 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BIL to ORD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, BIS, BZN, SCF, RNO, PHX, BOI, TUS, MSP, SLC, DEN, LAS, SEA, DFW and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Billings.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COD, BZN and JAC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BIL to ORD

Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BIL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIL to ORD ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,058 miles (1,702 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cody (COD), Bozeman (BZN) and Jackson (JAC).