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

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1,183 mi airlines 49/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1693
UA United
319
8:30 AM
MDT
12:42 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4593+1
AS Alaska
7M8
12:26 PM
MDT
4:51 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3177
AA American
7M8
12:26 PM
MDT
4:51 PM
CDT
3h 25m
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
B39M
12:35 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1744
UA United
738
4:25 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1639
AA American
7M8
4:57 PM
MDT
9:25 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA224
UA United
738
9:01 AM
CDT T1
11:26 AM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1645
AA American
7M8
10:18 AM
CDT T3
12:36 PM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA623
UA United
738
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:12 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1639
AA American
7M8
1:44 PM
CDT T3
4:02 PM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6228+1
EK Emirates
319
8:10 PM
CDT T1
10:38 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA533
UA United
320
8:10 PM
CDT T1
10:38 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bozeman to Chicago
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,183 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 84 1-stop hubs

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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 84 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 Also: EK 21 319, 738, B39M 3h10-3h15 67% Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines Also: AS 14 7M8 3h25-3h28 67% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – EK, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
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
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BZN to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,137
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 Bozeman

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BZN→ORD BIL→ORD COD→ORD
Distance from BZN 126 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 49 14 1
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 2m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 67%
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 10m to 3h 28m.
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 10m to 3h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 42 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
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 approximately 3h 10m to 3h 28m. The route covers 1,183 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from BZN to ORD. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MDW, APA, MKE, MSN, RIL, RHI, IND, HDN, YLW, CMH, SUS, EGE, LUK, MSO, ASE, PTK, YYC, FCA, BFI, SCF, YYZ, DAL, TYS, BOI, TEB, PHX, PIT, BWI, RNO, VNY, HOU, TUS, EUG, ORL, FRG, PHL, RIC, CHS, SJC, RDU, MEM, PSP, YUL, PWM, AUS, HPN, BDL, JAX, APF, SNA, MHT, TPA, LGA, SUA, SMF, PBI, FLL, HVN, MIA, ANC, LIR, LAS, HND, MSP, SLC, KOA, DEN, SEA, BNA, DFW, IAH, ATL, EWR, PDX, IAD, BOS, LAX, SFO, SAN, JFK, CLT, 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 BIL, COD and JAC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 and United 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 ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,903 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 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 Billings (BIL), Cody (COD) and Jackson (JAC).