Bismarck (BIS) to Chicago (ORD) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Bismarck (BIS) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines. The two airports are 715 miles (1,151 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis and Denver.
Airlines flying nonstop from BIS to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book BIS to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
BIS to ORD with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way


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- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way




BIS to ORD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BIS to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Bismarck (BIS) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Bismarck from Chicago by plane?
Bismarck (BIS) and Chicago (ORD) are 715 miles (1,151 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BIS to ORD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BIS to ORD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BIS to ORD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Bismarck and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP) and Denver (DEN). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.