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

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1,434 mi airlines charter/private 36/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5386+2
UA United
E7W
8:30 AM
MDT
1:13 PM
CDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA451
UA United
319
12:30 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA440
UA United
320
12:33 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2340+1
AA American
738
3:12 PM
MDT
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3665cs
AY Finnair
738
3:12 PM
MDT
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4754
UA United
E7W
3:30 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2137
UA United
320
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:27 AM
MDT
3h 47m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2775
UA United
319
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 52m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4260+1
AC Air Canada
319
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 52m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2340+1
AA American
738
11:30 AM
CDT T3
2:22 PM
MDT
3h 52m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5290+2
UA United
E75L
7:42 PM
CDT T2
10:41 PM
MDT
3h 59m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3975cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:56 PM
MDT
4h 11m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6223cs
EK Emirates
738
7:55 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
MDT
3h 55m
34%
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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 15m DLEJASY AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 24m AMDLKE AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 27m ACCMF9 AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 17m ASBA AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
FWA Fort Wayne 6h 24m UA AAASBA Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 25m ASWN AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 30m AAASPD AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 33m ASLXJWN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAASIB AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 38m AFAMAS AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Boise to Chicago
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,434 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 22 319, 320, E7W 3h32-3h50 67% Star Alliance AC
AA American Airlines Also: AY 7 738 3h47 67% Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 76%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 24%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,783
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
80%
Return
ORD → BOI
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
91%
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 2 4
Weekly flights 36 7
Flight time 3h 45m 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 45m 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.

BOI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boise to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,434 mi / 2,307 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,434 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BOI 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Salt Lake City and Denver.
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 United Airlines and American Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BOI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOI to ORD is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,434 miles (2,307 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hailey (SUN).