Airport Comparison
| BWI | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KORD |
| City | Baltimore | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 998 kilometers (620 miles / 539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Baltimore, it's 05:29 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.