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

BZN Airport Page →
1,183 mi airlines charter/private 49/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1693
UA United
738
8:00 AM
MDT
11:59 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4593+1
AS Alaska
B38M
12:26 PM
MDT
4:47 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6029cs
EK Emirates
738
12:32 PM
MDT
4:42 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2202+2
UA United
739
12:48 PM
MDT
4:57 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3177
AA American
7M8
1:22 PM
MDT
5:43 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1744
UA United
737
4:25 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1639
AA American
B38M
5:00 PM
MDT
9:20 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA224
UA United
B38M
9:10 AM
CDT T2
11:44 AM
MDT
3h 34m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1645
AA American
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT T3
12:31 PM
MDT
3h 21m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA623
UA United
73G
12:45 PM
CDT T2
3:12 PM
MDT
3h 27m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1639
AA American
B38M
1:30 PM
CDT T3
3:50 PM
MDT
3h 20m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6228+1
EK Emirates
319
8:10 PM
CDT T1
10:38 PM
MDT
3h 28m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA533
UA United
738
8:15 PM
CDT T1
10:43 PM
MDT
3h 28m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 47m AFDLKE AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 13m CMUAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 34m AFAMDL AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 5h 37m DL AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 14m G4WN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 33m AAASQF AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 52m G4WN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 57m AFDLLA AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 58m AFASAY AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 6m AAEJA AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bozeman to Chicago
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,183 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

BZN–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,183 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: EK 21 737, 738, 739 2h59-3h15 100% Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines Also: AS 14 7M8, B38M 3h20-3h21 100% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – EK, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BZN to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,571
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → BZN
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
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 GTF→ORD BIL→ORD
Distance from BZN 118 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 49 4 14
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 18m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
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 3h 15m gate to gate.
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 time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BZN
IATA / ICAOBZN / KBZN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,183 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BZN to ORD: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City.
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 GTF, BIL and COD. 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 United Airlines and American Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BZN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BZN to ORD is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,903 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Great Falls (GTF), Billings (BIL) and Cody (COD).