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

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1,434 mi airlines 43/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5386
UA United
E7W
7:47 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4557
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:47 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4806
UA United
E7W
12:05 PM
MDT
4:42 PM
CDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5201
UA United
E75L
12:24 PM
MDT
5:17 PM
CDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2116
AA American
319
1:29 PM
MDT
6:16 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3661
AY Finnair
E75
1:31 PM
MDT
6:11 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4324
AA American
E75
3:23 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2041
DL Delta
7:52 AM
CDT
12:33 PM
MDT
5h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4260
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:55 AM
CDT T2
12:13 PM
MDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5928
UA United
E7W
9:37 AM
CDT T2
12:51 PM
MDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2116
AA American
319
9:54 AM
CDT T3
12:49 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA4324
AA American
E70
11:14 AM
CDT T3
2:46 PM
MDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5290
UA United
E75L
7:40 PM
CDT T2
10:56 PM
MDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3975
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:40 PM
CDT T2
10:56 PM
MDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Boise to Chicago
4 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 1,434 mi 3h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

BOI–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,434 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 31 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 15 E75L, E7W 3h37-3h53 67% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 14 319, E75 3h32-3h47 67% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 7 E7W 3h45 67% Star Alliance
AY Finnair 7 E75 3h40 67% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AY
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (22 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AA + AY (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, BOI to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,621
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
BOI → ORD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → BOI
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOI delays → ORD delays →

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 4 2
Weekly flights 43 15
Flight time 3h 32m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 67%
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 32m 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 32m to 3h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights43 out / 43 return
1-stop connections31 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 32m to 3h 53m. The route covers 1,434 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair and United Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from BOI to ORD. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, SUN, BZN, SDF, JLN, FCA, CMH, PSP, IAD, YVR, ELP, SJD, SLC, CVG, DFW, ONT, MSP, SMF, ATL, LAS, DEN, SAN, SFO, LAX, PHX, PDX, SEA, SJC, BNA, GEG 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.
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 BOI to ORD

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair and United Airlines. With 43 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 32 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,434 miles (2,307 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hailey (SUN).