Boise to Chicago (BOI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 22 | 320, 738, B39M, E7W | 3h35-3h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY | 7 | 738 | 3h55 | Oneworld | AY | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Boise
| Metric | BOI→ORD | SUN→ORD | PIH→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOI | – | 97 mi | 188 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 44m | 3h 20m | 2h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOI: MDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boise, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, American Airlines, Air Canada and SkyWest 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 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,434 miles (2,307 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Bozeman Yellowstone and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hailey (SUN) and Pocatello (PIH).