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Route Reference

Boston to Chicago

BOS
Boston
ORD
Chicago
Distance1,391 km / 864 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 1.6 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago

Airlines Based in United States or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*BOSORD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair BOSORD tells you the flight departs Boston and arrives in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Boston from Chicago?

Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,391 km (864 miles) from Chicago (ORD).

How long is the flight from Boston to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from BOS to ORD takes roughly 1.6 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Boston and Chicago?

Boston is on America/New_York and Chicago is on America/Chicago — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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