Flights from Bakersfield to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 15m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 15m

Bakersfield to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey5h 15mVia Phoenix, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BFL Phoenix (PHX) CHI

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX13:45 CHIAmerican Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 15m

BFL Denver (DEN) CHI

Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN1h 00m connection10:00 DEN13:22 CHIUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m

BFL Dallas (DFW) CHI

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Thu06:00 BFL10:53 DFW1h 07m connection12:00 DFW14:11 CHIAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 11m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 2,804 km1,741 miles
Journey time: 5h 15mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hChicago vs Bakersfield
Currency in Chicago: USD
Airports: BFL → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Bakersfield to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Chicago?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,804 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Chicago?

The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Chicago?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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