Chicago to Baton Rouge flights
Baton Rouge lies 1,307 km (812 mi) south of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chicago | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | BTR, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 70801–70898 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BTR | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,500 ft | 70 ft |
| Lafayette Regional Airport (regional) | LFT | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,000 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Chicago?
1,307 km (812 mi) in a straight line, south of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Baton Rouge by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Baton Rouge?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Baton Rouge flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR); Baton Rouge also has LFT.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.