Chicago to Baltimore (ORD–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–BWI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 620 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NH, NZ | 56 | 319, 320, 738, 739 | 1h26-2h33 | Star Alliance | EK, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, QR, RJ | 35 | E70, E75 | 2h05-2h13 | Oneworld | AS, CX, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | Y4 | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BWI | MDW→BWI | MKE→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 185 | 78 | 36 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 1h 38m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BWI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Baltimore.
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–BWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to BWI
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 185 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BWI is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 620 miles (998 km). There are approximately 185 weekly flights outbound and 196 return, totaling 381 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Cleveland Hopkins and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).