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Chicago to Boston Flights
Taking a flight from Chicago to Boston is a simple way to learn about the country's history. Boston is home to the Freedom Trail and dozens of other sites and monuments devoted to important moments in history. Use Orbitz.com to find low-cost tickets for tourist attractions, hotels, rental cars, and flights.
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is the largest city in Illinois, and its O'Hare International Airport is big enough to handle the needs of any passenger. American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways offer nonstop flights to Boston through this airport. If you live in the area and decide to park your car at the airport, you will find multiple parking areas. The daily parking lots are the best bargain, as prices range from $31 per day for weekend parking to $33 per day for weekday parking. Valet parking starts at $48 per day, and the economy lots, which are farther from the airport, charge $19 per day.
Transportation to the airport is available by taxi, shuttle, and city bus. PACE, CTA, and METRA all have stops at the airport, and shuttles and taxis make regular runs, as well. A variety of restaurants at the airport serve hungry passengers, and these restaurants include Eli's Cheesecake, Auntie Anne's, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Chili's To Go.
Boston, Massachusetts
Some of the oldest buildings in the country are in Boston, but the city also boasts numerous restaurants, museums, and outdoor attractions. When you plan your trip to Boston, you might enjoy a combination of these attractions, as well as a trip to watch the Red Sox play.
Discover Boston
Travelers arriving in Boston at Logan Airport have a variety of transportation options available. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority provides service throughout the Boston metropolitan area by train and bus, while some travelers might prefer taxis. There are nine rental car agencies on-site, including Thrifty, Advantage, Hertz, and Enterprise for those who prefer driving around the city.
One of the best times for a trip to Boston is in August because the highs are around 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the city experiences less rainfall. Winter can bring temperatures in the mid-20s and low 30s, while fall temperatures reach the high 50s. The warm weather in the summer gives you more time to spend outside.
The Freedom Trail is one of the things you cannot miss on your trip, and you can find several local companies offering historic walking tours. Some of the other top historic sites in the city are Old North Church, Beacon Hill, and the Boston Public Library. You can also take a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery, which still makes beer the way it did decades ago, and you can watch a live performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Public Garden also delight travelers.
Planning a Beantown Trip
Planning your trip to Boston is easy. Orbitz.com has a wide selection of flights from Chicago to Boston available, and the prices are as low as the sales that the airlines run. Orbitz also lets you find discounts on all of your other travel arrangements, including your rental car and hotel room.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Boston
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 2 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$200 |
| Return Sun, Feb 3 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 27 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$186 |
| Return Wed, Mar 6 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 27 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$186 |
| Return Wed, Mar 6 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 28 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$206 |
| Return Mon, Apr 1 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 26 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$186 |
| Return Tue, Apr 9 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$186 |
| Return Tue, Mar 26 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 26 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$198 |
| Return Mon, Apr 29 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 10 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$186 |
| Return Wed, Apr 17 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to Boston
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 10 | Chicago (ORD) | Boston (BOS) |
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$186 |
| Return Wed, Apr 17 | Boston (BOS) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Flight facts
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- 21 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Boston today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 2h 15m.
- United Airlines flight 1558 (12:17 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Boston.
- American Airlines flight 1358 (4:00 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Boston.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Boston (American Airlines flight 876, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 2h 10m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Boston (American Airlines flight 2098, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 2h 25m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to Boston
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| CHI | BOS | Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15 | $185 |
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| CHI | BOS | Tue, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 19 | $185 |
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| CHI | BOS | Wed, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 20 | $185 |
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| CHI | BOS | Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18 | $185 |
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| CHI | BOS | Tue, May 21 - Tue, Jun 4 | $189 |
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| CHI | BOS | Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12 | $197 |
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| CHI | BOS | Wed, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 20 | $207 |
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| CHI | BOS | Wed, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 28 | $591 |
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| CHI | BOS | Sun, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 10 | $659 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| United Airlines | UA1591 | ORD | 6:17 AM | BOS | 9:29 AM | 738 | 2hr 12min |
| American Airlines | AA876 | ORD | 6:20 AM | BOS | 9:30 AM | 738 | 2hr 10min |
| American Airlines | AA1640 | ORD | 8:00 AM | BOS | 11:15 AM | 738 | 2hr 15min |
| United Airlines | UA532 | ORD | 9:41 AM | BOS | 12:59 PM | 319 | 2hr 18min |
| US Airways | US6085 | ORD | 9:41 AM | BOS | 12:59 PM | 319 | 2hr 18min |
| American Airlines | AA548 | ORD | 10:10 AM | BOS | 1:25 PM | 738 | 2hr 15min |
| United Airlines | UA1136 | ORD | 10:37 AM | BOS | 1:49 PM | 738 | 2hr 12min |
| United Airlines | UA578 | ORD | 1:29 PM | BOS | 4:44 PM | 752 | 2hr 15min |
| US Airways | US6800 | ORD | 1:29 PM | BOS | 4:44 PM | 752 | 2hr 15min |
| American Airlines | AA1852 | ORD | 1:45 PM | BOS | 5:05 PM | 738 | 2hr 20min |
| American Airlines | AA2098 | ORD | 3:45 PM | BOS | 7:10 PM | 738 | 2hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA1248 | ORD | 5:04 PM | BOS | 8:19 PM | 739 | 2hr 15min |
| American Airlines | AA2488 | ORD | 6:05 PM | BOS | 9:25 PM | 738 | 2hr 20min |
| JetBlue Airways | B6926 | ORD | 6:15 PM | BOS | 9:29 PM | E90 | 2hr 14min |
| United Airlines | UA478 | ORD | 6:35 PM | BOS | 9:48 PM | 752 | 2hr 13min |
| US Airways | US6663 | ORD | 6:35 PM | BOS | 9:48 PM | 752 | 2hr 13min |
| American Airlines | AA288 | ORD | 7:10 PM | BOS | 10:25 PM | 738 | 2hr 15min |
| United Airlines | UA3470 | ORD | 9:05 PM | BOS | 12:21 AM | E70 | 2hr 16min |
| US Airways | US7373 | ORD | 9:05 PM | BOS | 12:21 AM | E70 | 2hr 16min |
| American Airlines | AA1358 | ORD | 10:00 PM | BOS | 1:10 AM | 738 | 2hr 10min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
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7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
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5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
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8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Airports in Chicago, IL, US
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1
Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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2
O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles
Airports in Boston, MA, US
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1
Boston Logan Airport (BOS)
Distance from City Center: 3 miles