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Flights from Brainerd to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Brainerd to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 3h 52m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 52m
BRDCHIMSP

Brainerd to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey3h 52mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Brainerd to Chicago

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

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BRD Minneapolis (MSP) CHI
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon10:45 BRD11:12 MSP2h 03m connection13:15 MSP14:37 CHISkyWest + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 52m
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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
722 km448 miles
Journey time
3h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneChicago vs Brainerd
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
BRD → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Brainerd to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brainerd to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Brainerd to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 722 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Brainerd and Chicago?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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