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Flights from Chicago to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 30m door to door (205 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 30m
Chicago to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey5h 30mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Bakersfield
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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CHI Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon14:45 CHI16:13 PHX0h 47m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
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CHI Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri16:30 CHI17:58 DEN1h 02m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
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CHI Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:00 CHI18:08 DFW0h 52m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
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CHI Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:15 CHI08:20 LAX2h 10m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
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 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hBakersfield vs Chicago
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BFL
Flights from Chicago to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Bakersfield?
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 Chicago to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,804 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Bakersfield?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Chicago.
