Chicago to Boston flights
Boston lies 1,368 km (850 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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.
| Chicago | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | BOS, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 02108–02298 |
Clocks in Boston are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
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 Boston
Boston is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,083-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD, 77 km), Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 23 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 68 km), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 71 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | PVD | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,700 ft | 55 ft |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field (regional) | BED | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,011 ft | 133 ft |
| Worcester Regional Airport (regional) | ORH | 68 km (42 mi) | 7,001 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (regional) | MHT | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,250 ft | 266 ft |
| New Bedford Regional Airport (regional) | EWB | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,400 ft | 80 ft |
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Staying in Boston
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston. Of the 300 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (151), and 17 are five-star. Across 149 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 236,402 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Boston from Chicago?
1,368 km (850 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Boston by air?
About 2 h 30 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 Boston?
Boston is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Boston flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Boston also has PVD, BED, ORH, MHT, EWB.
Where can I stay in Boston?
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.