Chicago to Bakersfield (ORD–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and BFL. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 8m AAACAY → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m AAACCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 27m AAACAF → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Bakersfield flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 41m AAACAV → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 11m AAACAY → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
ONT Ontario ~6h 53m UA → PCM Ontario (ONT) to Bakersfield flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Bakersfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and BFL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ORD Routes BFL Routes ORD Live Flights BFL Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~6h 8m DEN ~6h 13m LAX ~6h 27m DFW ~6h 41m ONT ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
669
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 → BFL
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
BFL → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bakersfield from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Meadows Field.
Metric ORD→BFL MKE→BFL
Distance from ORD – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 39% –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Bakersfield flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Meadows Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Bakersfield.
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–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BFL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Los Angeles.
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).