Burbank to Chicago (BUR–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 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 47m EJAF9WN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m ACUAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
ABQ Albuquerque 5h 55m WN AAACAY Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 7m AFDLKE AAAZBA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 9m AAEJAWN AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 24m WN AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 6h 30m EJAWN EJAUA San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 49m AAQRRJ AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 6h 50m WN AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 51m ACAVCM AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Burbank to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,646
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
BUR → ORD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → BUR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUR delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Burbank

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BUR→ORD LAX→ORD LGB→ORD
Distance from BUR 18 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 33 2
Weekly flights 670
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of BUR with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Burbank.
BUR: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Burbank, it's 8:00 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.

BUR–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Burbank to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUR
IATA / ICAOBUR / KBUR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation778 ft / 237 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUR to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Albuquerque International Sunport.
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.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Burbank.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BUR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, LGB and ONT. 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 Harry Reid, Denver and Albuquerque International Sunport. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Ontario (ONT).