Burlington to Chicago (BTV–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA215+2
UA United
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2100cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:43 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA6193
AA American
CR7
6:50 AM
EDT
8:48 AM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2644
QR Qatar
CR7
6:50 AM
EDT
8:48 AM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA6251
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AC3740cs
AC Air Canada
320
10:18 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2102+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
12:03 PM
EDT
1:46 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5290
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4682
UA United
E7W
12:45 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6024+1
EK Emirates
319
4:55 PM
EDT
6:39 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2106cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
4:55 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA329+1
UA United
319
5:00 PM
EDT
6:42 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6451
AA American
CR7
6:13 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA6218
AA American
CR7
7:43 PM
EDT
9:38 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA5444
UA United
E7W
6:59 AM
CDT T2
10:19 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5684
UA United
E7W
7:45 AM
CDT T2
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2101cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
8:05 AM
CDT T2
11:22 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5443+1
UA United
E7W
8:05 AM
CDT T2
11:22 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA786+2
UA United
319
11:01 AM
CDT T1
2:17 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2103cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:49 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA1178
UA United
739
1:55 PM
CDT T1
5:12 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6451
AA American
CR7
2:19 PM
CDT T3
5:43 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6218
AA American
CR7
3:47 PM
CDT T3
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2107cs
NZ Air New Zealand
739
6:12 PM
CDT T1
9:20 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA636+3
UA United
320
6:15 PM
CDT T1
9:35 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6225cs
EK Emirates
320
6:15 PM
CDT T1
9:35 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4943
AA American
CR7
8:30 PM
CDT T3
11:53 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2824
QR Qatar
CR7
8:30 PM
CDT T3
11:53 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6361
AA American
CR7
8:53 PM
CDT T3
12:19 AM+1
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2298
QR Qatar
CR7
8:53 PM
CDT T3
12:19 AM+1
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Burlington to Chicago
3 carriers, 96 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 96 Flights/wk 761 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

BTV–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BTV–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 CR7 2h54-2h58 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NZ 26 319, 320, E7W 2h42-2h49 100% Star Alliance AC, EK, NZ
QR Qatar Airways 7 CR7 2h58 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EK, UA
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – NZ
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, QR
E7W Embraer E175 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (35 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: UA (26 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BTV to ORD direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
96
Outbound / wk
102
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BTV to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,534
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Burlington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BTV→ORD LEB→ORD YUL→ORD
Distance from BTV 72 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 10
Weekly flights 96 1 186
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 2m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BTV with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Burlington.
BTV: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Burlington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,225 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m to 2h 58m.
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.

BTV–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Burlington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,225 km
Flight time2h 42m to 2h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights96 out / 102 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: BTV
IATA / ICAOBTV / KBTV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation335 ft / 102 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BTV to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 42m to 2h 58m. The route covers 761 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 96 nonstop flights per week from BTV to ORD. The return direction has about 102 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, TEB, ROC, CLE, PIT, BDL, BWI, BOS, CMH, ABE, MSP, CHS, PIE, SRQ, JAX, PBI, MIA, DAL, JAC, SLC, LAS, SJC, LGA, JFK, CLT, ATL, DTW, IAD, DCA, PHL, EWR, RSW, RDU, TPA, MCO and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Burlington.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BTV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEB, YUL and ALB. 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 BTV to ORD

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BTV to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BTV to ORD ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,225 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 198 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lebanon (LEB), Montréal (YUL) and Albany (ALB).