Baltimore to Chicago (BWI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BWI–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 620 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 148 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, JL, QR, RJ | 56 | E70, E75 | 2h18-2h45 | Oneworld | AS, CX, JL, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NH, NZ | 55 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 73G, 7M9, E7W | 2h15-2h29 | Star Alliance | EK, NH, NZ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 4 | A20N | 2h26 | – | Y4 | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→ORD | DCA→ORD | IAD→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 224 | 470 | 181 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 8m | 1h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 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.
BWI–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BWI to ORD
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, GXA and United Airlines. With 224 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BWI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BWI to ORD ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 620 miles (998 km). There are approximately 224 weekly flights outbound and 214 return, totaling 438 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
148 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Harrisburg (MDT).