Chicago to Brainerd (ORD–BRD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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434 mi airlines charter/private
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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 1 hub
MSP Minneapolis 3h 28m AAACAF → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Brainerd flights
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Chicago to Brainerd
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
434 mi 1h 9m nonstop

ORD–BRD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BRD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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 → BRD
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
BRD → 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 Brainerd from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→BRD MDW→BRD GYY→BRD
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 9m – 1h 56m
Departure OTP 51% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Brainerd flights · Gary (GYY) to Brainerd flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Brainerd.
Distance & Flight Time
434 mi / 698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m 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–BRD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Brainerd route.
Route details
Distance434 mi / 698 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BRD
Full nameBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBRD / KBRD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,232 ft / 376 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BRD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport take about 1h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 434 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BRD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from BRD 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 BRD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to BRD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BRD is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 434 miles (698 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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