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

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E70
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12:29 PM
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E70
12:59 PM
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Chicago to Bismarck
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 714 mi 2h 34m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

ORD–BIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 714 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 2h34 22% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~14h 27m DEN ~16h 16m LAS ~18h 35m DFW ~18h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
610
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
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Arriving
50%
Return
BIS → ORD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → BIS delays →
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 34m.
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 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
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/North_Dakota/New_Salem
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 approximately 2h 34m. The route covers 714 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to BIS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, DEN, LAS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BIS to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BIS ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes. 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

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.