Bismarck to Chicago (BIS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 2m AFAMDL → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m CMUA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAQFQR → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
FAR Fargo 6h 13m CH → AAASAV Fargo (FAR) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 42m G4 → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
RAP Rapid City ~5h 22m UA → AAEKNZ Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bismarck to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 714 mi 2h 24m nonstop

BIS–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 714 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore BIS Routes ORD Routes BIS Live Flights ORD Live Flights BIS Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Bismarck flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BIS–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E70 2h24 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BIS to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BIS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~4h 2m RAP ~5h 22m DEN ~5h 25m DFW ~6h 11m FAR ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
597
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BIS → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → BIS
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bismarck

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BIS→ORD FAR→ORD
Distance from BIS – 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 14
Weekly flights 7 154
Flight time 2h 24m 1h 24m
Departure OTP 100% –
Fargo (FAR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Bismarck.
BIS: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
714 mi / 1,150 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BIS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bismarck to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance714 mi / 1,150 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 714 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BIS to ORD: American Airlines.
This route has 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FAR. 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 BIS to ORD

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BIS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to ORD is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 714 miles (1,150 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fargo (FAR).