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Direct Flights from Chicago to Boise

Boise · Idaho

Nonstop service from ORD and MDW to BOI on American, Southwest, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
American, Southwest, United
Nonstop flights
~3/dayacross 2 airport pairs
Distance
1,434 mi
Flight time
~3h 20mgate to gate
Elevation
2,871 ft2,191 ft higher than your departure
Days operated
Daily (all week)
Great-circle flight path from Chicago (ORD) to Boise (BOI), 1,434 miles nonstop.ORDBOI

Which airports fly this route

Chicago has 2 airports with nonstop service to Boise. Fares differ by airport — each row opens that exact search on Kayak.

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  • ORDBOIChicago O'Hare International
    American, United~3/dayDaily (all week)1,434 mi
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  • MDWBOIChicago Midway International
    SouthwestFrequency variesDaily (all week)1,444 mi
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How rare is this nonstop?

25 cities have a nonstop to Boise, Chicago among them.

How long to go to Boise for, from Chicago

3h 20m in the air, 1,434 miles. That is a long weekend without much friction, though three nights beats two once you add the airport time at both ends.

About Boise

Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.

Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).

Top things to do in Boise

  1. Bogus Basin
    Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a ski area in the western United States, located in Boise County, Idaho, sixteen road miles (26 km) north-northeast of the city of Boise.
  2. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Boise, Idaho)
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, also known simply as St. John's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral and parish church in the western United States, settled in the state capital of Boise, Idaho.
  3. Morris Hill Cemetery Mausoleum
    The Morris Hill Cemetery Mausoleum in Boise, Idaho, was designed by Tourtellotte & Hummel and constructed in 1937.
  4. Joseph Kinney Mausoleum
    The Joseph Kinney Mausoleum at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho, is a Classical Revival entombment designed by Tourtellotte & Co. and constructed in 1905.
  5. John Green Mausoleum
    The John Green Mausoleum at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho, is an eclectic entombment designed by Tourtellotte & Co. and constructed in 1909.
  6. Ann Morrison Park
    Ann Morrison Park is a 153-acre (62 ha) urban park along the Boise River in Boise, Idaho.
  7. Julia Davis Park
    Julia Davis Park is a municipal park in the western United States, located in the downtown region of Boise, Idaho.
  8. Old Idaho State Penitentiary
    The Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site was a functional prison from 1872 to 1973 in the western United States, east of Boise, Idaho.
  9. Aquarium of Boise
    The Aquarium of Boise is a 501 c(3) non-profit aquarium in Boise, Idaho, United States. It opened to the public in 2011.
  10. Boise Art Museum
    The Boise Art Museum (BAM) is located at 670 Julia Davis Drive in Boise, Idaho, and is part of a series of public museums and cultural attractions in Julia Davis Park.
  11. Arboretum Park
    Arboretum Park is a small arboretum located at 312 E. State Street, Eagle, Idaho, United States. It contains 37 types of trees, as well as roses, perennials, native plants, and ground covers.
  12. Warhawk Air Museum
    The Warhawk Air Museum is a military service and aviation museum located in Nampa, Idaho.

Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).

Boise weather, compared with Chicago

5° warmer than Chicago on average across the year, on daytime highs:

January
Boise 39°F · Chicago 31°F · 7° warmer
April
Boise 62°F · Chicago 59°F · 4° warmer
July
Boise 93°F · Chicago 84°F · 9° warmer
October
Boise 65°F · Chicago 62°F · 2° warmer

January bottoms out near 39°F — a real coat, not a layer.

Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.

Planning a trip to Boise

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Boise is April–June and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 62–81°F.
How long to stay
Boise rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Bogus Basin, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Boise, Idaho), and Morris Hill Cemetery Mausoleum and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Boise?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD, MDW) to Boise (BOI) on American, Southwest, United.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Boise?
American, Southwest, United fly nonstop between Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Boise (BOI).
Which Chicago airport has nonstop flights to Boise?
You can leave from 2 Chicago airports: ORD (Chicago O'Hare International) on American, United; MDW (Chicago Midway International) on Southwest.
How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Boise?
There are about 3 nonstop departures per day (roughly 21 per week) from Chicago to Boise.
How far is Boise from Chicago?
Boise is about 1,434 miles from Chicago by air.
What is there to do in Boise?
Popular things to do include Bogus Basin, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Boise, Idaho), Morris Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, Joseph Kinney Mausoleum, and more.

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