Chicago to Bismarck (ORD–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3430
AA American
E70
9:45 AM
CDT T3
12:17 PM
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AA American
E70
3:19 PM
CDT
5:17 PM
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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 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 3m AAACAM → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m AAACAY → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 21m AAACAV → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 34m AAACAY → OOUA San Francisco (SFO) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 8m AAACAV → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
FAR Fargo ~4h 56m AAASAV → CPT Fargo (FAR) to Bismarck flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 48m ACAVAZ → Dulles (IAD) to Bismarck flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Bismarck
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 714 mi 2h 32m nonstop

ORD–BIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 714 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes BIS Routes ORD Live Flights BIS Live Flights ORD Delays BIS Delays
All flights from Bismarck (BIS) Bismarck to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–BIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E70 2h32 67% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 67% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 67% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 11%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to BIS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
MSP ~4h 3m FAR ~4h 56m DEN ~5h 26m DFW ~6h 21m IAD ~6h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
697
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 → BIS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
Return
BIS → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → BIS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bismarck from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Bismarck Municipal Airport.
Metric ORD→BIS MDW→BIS GYY→BIS
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1 1
Flight time 2h 32m 1h 43m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Bismarck flights · Gary (GYY) to Bismarck flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Bismarck Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bismarck is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BIS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck.
Distance & Flight Time
714 mi / 1,150 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
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–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bismarck route.
Route details
Distance714 mi / 1,150 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 714 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to BIS: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has 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 Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from BIS to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and GYY. 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 ORD to BIS

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BIS is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 714 miles (1,150 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).