Chicago to Hartford (ORD–BDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–BDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 781 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, QR | 49 | 738, E75, E75L | 2h19-2h28 | Oneworld | AS, AY, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ | 46 | 738, 739, B39M, E75L, E7W | 2h10-2h37 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, NZ | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hartford from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BDL | MDW→BDL | RFD→BDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 172 | 18 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BDL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Hartford.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–BDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to BDL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bradley International Airport (BDL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 172 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BDL ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 781 miles (1,257 km). There are approximately 172 weekly flights outbound and 184 return, totaling 356 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and South Bend (SBN).