BOS - ORD

£45 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Boston to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Boston to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Boston to Chicago (BOS-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Boston to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Boston to Chicago

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Boston to Chicago.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
15:49 - 23:04BOS-ORD
8h 15m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
05:05 - 14:44ORD-BOS
8h 39m1 stop
£83Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Tue, 13 May
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 08:05BOS-ORD
3h 05mdirect
JetBlue Logo
19:31 - 23:00ORD-BOS
2h 29mdirect
£88JetBlue
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Sun, 4 May - Tue, 6 May
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 11:50BOS-ORD
7h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
13:50 - 21:05ORD-BOS
6h 15m1 stop
£103Southwest
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Fri, 2 May - Tue, 6 May
Delta Logo
07:30 - 09:30BOS-ORD
3h 00mdirect
Delta Logo
15:30 - 18:50ORD-BOS
2h 20mdirect
£103Delta
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Mon, 5 May - Mon, 5 May
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:58BOS-ORD
2h 58mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:32 - 00:59ORD-BOS
2h 27mdirect
£104United Airlines
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Wed, 25 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
United Airlines Logo
06:10 - 08:08BOS-ORD
2h 58mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 23:12ORD-BOS
2h 27mdirect
£106United Airlines
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Wed, 2 Jul - Sat, 5 Jul
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 13:05BOS-ORD
8h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:20 - 23:20ORD-BOS
6h 00m1 stop
£107Southwest
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Mon, 9 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Delta Logo
07:30 - 09:30BOS-ORD
3h 00mdirect
Delta Logo
07:00 - 10:25ORD-BOS
2h 25mdirect
£126Delta
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Fri, 2 May - Thu, 8 May
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 06:54BOS-ORD
2h 54mdirect
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 10:15ORD-BOS
4h 15m1 stop
£140American Airlines
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Wed, 25 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
American Airlines Logo
07:10 - 10:58BOS-ORD
4h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:44 - 22:49ORD-BOS
5h 05m1 stop
£158American Airlines
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Mon, 5 May - Mon, 5 May

Expert advice for your flight from Boston to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian's economy class offers well-padded seats with good legroom and a hot meal service.


Royal Jordanian's business class on A320s offers comfortable recliners with 2x2 seating arrangement.

United Airlines

United's Premier Access offers priority check-in and boarding, ideal for business travelers.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.

Airports
BOS

Use the FlyLogan app for gate info, flight status, and ordering ahead at airport restaurants. Reserve parking in advance during busy travel times.

Read more about BOSby Blane Bachelor
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays and offering free transfers to other lines.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on BOS

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Boston to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost £148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £217 and £214 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £255, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Boston to Chicago

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£45
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Boston to Chicago

When to book flights from Boston to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Boston to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £59 for a one-way ticket and £110 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Boston to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Boston Logan Intl. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Boston to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Boston to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Boston to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Chicago?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Boston and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Boston to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Boston to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Boston is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Boston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Boston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Boston? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £44 or less one-way and £383 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Boston to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Boston Logan Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Boston Logan Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +23 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +23 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +23 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +24 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +22 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +23 more

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