Chicago to Bedford (ORD–BED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Bedford
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 850 mi 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

ORD–BED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 850 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–BED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 30% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 30% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TEB ~3h 51m MKE ~4h 2m MDW ~4h 9m EWR ~4h 10m SYR ~4h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
626
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → BED
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
BED → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bedford from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Laurence G Hanscom Field.
Metric ORD→BED MDW→BED MKE→BED
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 39m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 30% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Bedford flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Bedford flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Laurence G Hanscom Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BED: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Bedford.
Distance & Flight Time
850 mi / 1,367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m.
Getting to ORD

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.

Facts

ORD–BED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bedford route.
Route details
Distance850 mi / 1,367 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BED
Full nameLaurence G Hanscom Field
IATA / ICAOBED / KBED
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation133 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BED flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laurence G Hanscom Field take approximately 1h 36m. The route covers 850 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to BED. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, MKE, MDW, EWR, SYR, BDL, LGA, PHL, ROC, PIT, YUL, BWI, HPN, IAD, CVG, CMH, CLT, RDU, JFK, SPI, MSP, CHS, BHM, MEM, BNA, ECP, MCO, SRQ, AUS, DFW, PBI, TPA, RSW, DEN, MIA, NAS, YYC, PLS, SLC, GCM, LAS, SJU, VNY, SXM, SAN, PSP, SJC, UVF, LAX, OKC, SFO, AMS, ARN and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BED to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 ORD to BED

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to BED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BED ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,367 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).