Baton Rouge to Chicago (BTR–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 49m AFAMDL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h CMEKNH → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AAASBA → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 34m AA → AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 57m AA → AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 36m → AAACAS Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami ~7h 19m → 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver ~8h 15m → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
MSY New Orleans ~9h 36m → AAACAS New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baton Rouge to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between BTR and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BTR Routes ORD Routes BTR Live Flights ORD Live Flights BTR Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Baton Rouge flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BTR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ATL ~4h 49m IAH ~5h 0m DFW ~5h 6m CLT ~5h 34m MKE ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
713
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
BTR → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → BTR
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BTR delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Baton Rouge

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BTR→ORD MSY→ORD GPT→ORD
Distance from BTR – 65 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 2
Weekly flights – 253 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Chicago flights · Jackson (JAN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BTR 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 Baton Rouge.
BTR: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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

BTR–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baton Rouge to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BTR
Full nameBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 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 BTR to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and JAN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Jackson (JAN).