Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 620
miles
998
kilometers
539
nautical miles

🕐 1h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 W (292°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
620 992
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
620 992
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
620 930
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
620 930
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
620 1,240
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
620 930
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Chicago, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to ORD route connects Baltimore, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 620 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 292° from Baltimore. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 620 miles (998 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to ORD typically take around 1h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 620 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.