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Route Reference

Chicago to Boston

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

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*ORDBOS HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from Boston?

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

How long is the flight from Chicago to Boston?

A nonstop flight from ORD to BOS 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 Chicago and Boston?

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

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