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Flights from Bellingham to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Bellingham to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Portland, about 6h 32m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 32m
Bellingham to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey6h 32mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Portland
Best ways to fly from Bellingham to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
BLI Seattle (SEA) CHI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sat14:30 BLI15:03 SEA2h 12m connection17:15 SEA23:02 CHISkyWest + United Airlines
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BLI Portland (PDX) CHI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun08:30 BLI09:19 PDX2h 26m connection11:45 PDX17:29 CHISkyWest + American Airlines
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
- 2,803 km1,741 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hChicago vs Bellingham
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- BLI → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Bellingham to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bellingham to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Portland and Las Vegas. 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 Bellingham to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,803 km.
Where do you change planes between Bellingham and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (AZA). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bellingham and Chicago?
Bellingham: Bellingham International Airport (BLI). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Bellingham and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Bellingham.





