Brainerd to Chicago (BRD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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434 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
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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.

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Brainerd to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
434 mi 1h 16m nonstop

BRD–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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
BRD → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → BRD
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Brainerd

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BRD→ORD STC→ORD DLH→ORD
Distance from BRD – 59 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 7
Weekly flights ~1 – 73
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 1h 54m
Saint Cloud (STC) to Chicago flights · Duluth (DLH) to Chicago flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRD 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 Brainerd.
BRD: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
434 mi / 698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m 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

BRD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brainerd to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance434 mi / 698 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 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 BRD to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 434 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BRD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC, DLH and MSP. 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 BRD to ORD

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BRD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRD to ORD is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 434 miles (698 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC), Duluth (DLH) and Minneapolis (MSP).