Boise to Chicago (BOI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,434 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4557cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:47 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1105
UA United
73G
8:34 AM
MDT
1:13 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5386+2
UA United
E7W
9:46 AM
MDT
2:27 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4806+3
UA United
E7W
12:08 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA451
UA United
319
12:38 PM
MDT
5:12 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2116+1
AA American
319
1:29 PM
MDT
6:16 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3661cs
AY Finnair
319
1:29 PM
MDT
6:16 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2340
AA American
738
3:14 PM
MDT
8:07 PM
CDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3665
AY Finnair
738
3:14 PM
MDT
8:07 PM
CDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4260cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:49 AM
MDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5928+1
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:49 AM
MDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2116+1
AA American
319
9:54 AM
CDT T3
12:49 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2340
AA American
738
11:33 AM
CDT T3
2:23 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6093
UA United
E7W
11:45 AM
CDT T2
3:08 PM
MDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO6093
OO SkyWest
E75L
12:00 PM
CDT
2:36 PM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3975cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
1:25 PM
CDT T2
4:27 PM
MDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA598
UA United
73G
4:40 PM
CDT T1
7:33 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5290+2
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:56 PM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6223cs
EK Emirates
738
7:55 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5259
UA United
E7W
7:55 PM
CDT T2
11:02 PM
MDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1897
UA United
738
8:44 PM
CDT T1
11:17 PM
MDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Boise to Chicago
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,434 mi 3h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

BOI–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,434 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 28 319, 73G, E7W 3h34-3h52 78% Star Alliance AC
AA American Airlines Also: AY 14 319, 738 3h47-3h53 78% Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AY, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (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, BOI to ORD direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,587
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 Boise

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BOI→ORD SUN→ORD
Distance from BOI 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 63
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of BOI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Boise, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,434 mi / 2,307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m to 3h 53m.
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.

BOI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boise to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,434 mi / 2,307 km
Flight time3h 34m to 3h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 59 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: BOI
IATA / ICAOBOI / KBOI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 34m to 3h 53m. The route covers 1,434 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from BOI to ORD. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AAO, MDW, TUL, SUN, MKE, BZN, SCF, SDF, UDD, JLN, IND, SGU, FCA, YYC, SAF, CVG, PTK, CMH, BNA, DAL, PAE, TEB, PSP, AGS, BFI, IAD, ELP, YVR, AUS, GNV, HPN, SJD, PBI, HNL, ATL, MSP, SFO, SMF, SLC, PDX, LAX, DFW, SEA, PHX, DEN, ONT, GEG, LAS, SJC, SAN and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Boise.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BOI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SUN. 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 BOI to ORD

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BOI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOI to ORD ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,434 miles (2,307 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hailey (SUN).