Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Washington DC.
Every week, there are 55 Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BWI to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Travel nonstop to Chicago with these top carriers and get to know this incredible part of the United States:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
With 79.09% of its services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BWI to ORD flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BWI and ORD:
Pittsburgh International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is Rs19,639. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs35,609. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BWI to ORD, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BWI to ORD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When it comes to Baltimore Washington International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Baltimore Washington International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BWI. Whether you have an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chicago in March.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are among its highlights.
