Bozeman to Chicago (BZN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,183 mi airlines 38/wk
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AA464
AA American
738
7:00 AM
MDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS6091
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
MDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1693
UA United
73G
11:55 AM
MDT
4:25 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2202
UA United
738
1:06 PM
MDT
4:51 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4593
AS Alaska
7M8
1:36 PM
MDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA961
AA American
7M8
1:36 PM
MDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA224
UA United
738
9:34 AM
CDT T2
12:28 PM
MDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2528
AA American
7M8
11:07 AM
CDT T3
2:07 PM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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UA2060
UA United
3:37 PM
CDT
6:17 PM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4692
AS Alaska
738
7:09 PM
CDT T3
9:38 PM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2482
UA United
738
7:40 PM
CDT T1
10:05 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1301
UA United
738
7:40 PM
CDT T1
10:05 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA463
AA American
738
8:00 PM
CDT T3
10:29 PM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4417
AS Alaska
738
8:00 PM
CDT T3
10:29 PM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA533
UA United
737
8:18 PM
CDT T1
10:45 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bozeman to Chicago
3 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 1,183 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

BZN–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,183 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BZN–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738, 73G 2h45-3h30 93% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 12 738, 7M8 3h09-3h11 93% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 12 738, 7M8 3h09-3h11 93% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (24 flights/wk, 63%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BZN to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BZN to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,044
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
BZN → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
81%
Return
ORD → BZN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BZN delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bozeman

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BZN→ORD JAC→ORD MSO→ORD
Distance from BZN 151 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 2
Weekly flights 38 18 14
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 10m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of BZN with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Bozeman.
BZN: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bozeman, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,183 mi / 1,903 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 30m.
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.

BZN–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bozeman to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,183 mi / 1,903 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights38 out / 49 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: BZN
IATA / ICAOBZN / KBZN
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation4,473 ft / 1,363 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BZN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,183 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from BZN to ORD. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MSN, MKE, RIL, IND, CMH, EGE, HDN, ASE, FCA, SUS, BFI, YYZ, YYC, SCF, BOI, CLT, EUG, TEB, BWI, DAL, TUS, FRG, CHS, MEM, SNA, SJC, PHX, BDL, JAX, YUL, APF, HPN, AUS, PHL, MHT, SUA, PBI, MIA, HVN, LIR, MSP, SLC, LAS, MSO, SFO, IAD, DEN, DFW, SEA, PDX, IAH, BNA, LAX, EWR, HND, SAN, ATL, LGA, BOS, JFK, FLL, RAP and GEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Bozeman.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BZN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAC and MSO. 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 BZN to ORD

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BZN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BZN to ORD ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,903 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAC) and Missoula (MSO).