United States Β· 715 miles (1,151 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck (BIS) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck (BIS): 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 ORD to BIS

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book ORD to BIS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to BIS 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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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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ORD to BIS: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BIS?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck (BIS).

How far is Chicago from Bismarck by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Bismarck (BIS) 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 ORD to BIS 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 ORD to BIS cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to BIS with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Bismarck?

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.