United States Β· 620 miles (998 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore (BWI) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore (BWI) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore (BWI): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 620 miles (998 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Columbus and more.

How many miles ORD to BWI costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines10,000$30.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to BWI

Book ORD to BWI with points

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

ORD to BWI with one stop

39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via New York (EWR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then
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See all 39 in Routes

ORD to BWI: common questions

How many miles does ORD to BWI cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BWI?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore (BWI).

How far is Chicago from Baltimore by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Baltimore (BWI) are 620 miles (998 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 BWI award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Baltimore?

The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Cleveland (CLE), Columbus (CMH), Detroit (DTW) and Grand Rapids (GRR). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

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.