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

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✈ Nonstop
AA3430
AA American
E75
9:45 AM
CDT T3
12:12 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3470
AA American
E70
9:55 AM
CDT T3
12:29 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3430
AA American
E75
12:42 PM
CDT
3:08 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3470
AA American
E70
12:59 PM
CDT
3:23 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Bismarck
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 714 mi 2h 27m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

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 27m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 E70, E75 2h27-2h34 79% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 79%
UA United Airlines 1 79% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 6%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to BIS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
576
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.

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 27m to 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.

ORD–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bismarck route.
Route details
Distance714 mi / 1,150 km
Flight time2h 27m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m

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 27m to 2h 34m. The route covers 714 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to BIS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BIL, IAD, MSP, DFW, DEN and LAS. 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, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BIS ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 714 miles (1,150 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.