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Track Chicago to Boston Flights

Get SMS alerts for ORD-BOS flights. Two iconic cities, one timezone hop.

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Outbound

2 hours 20 minutes

Return

2 hours 40 minutes

Daily Flights

12+

Airlines

4

Timezone note

Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern vs Central Time).

About this route

Chicago to Boston flights

Chicago to Boston is a high-frequency business route connecting the Midwest's commercial center with the Northeast's academic and biotech capital. United, American, and JetBlue all compete aggressively, offering frequent departures from early morning to late evening.

BOS is one of the most weather-impacted airports in the system, with winter storms, summer thunderstorms, and Atlantic fog all causing regular delays. The 1-hour timezone shift is minor but can matter for same-day business trips. Landing alerts are valuable at Boston's compact but often congested Logan Airport.

Airlines

Airlines on this route

UnitedAmerican AirlinesJetBlueSpirit

Airports on this route

How it works

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How long is the ORD to BOS flight?

About 2 hours 20 minutes eastbound and 2 hours 40 minutes westbound.

Which airlines fly Chicago to Boston?

United, American, JetBlue, and Spirit all offer frequent nonstop service.

What's the time difference?

Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern vs Central Time).

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.