Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, making Washington DC one hour ahead of Chicago.
You can take your pick of 55 weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flights.
Your ORD to BWI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Travel nonstop to Washington DC with one of these carriers and get to know this exciting part of the United States:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating ORD to BWI flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land without delay 74.77% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and BWI:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Indianapolis Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
R 552 is the lowest price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,106. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to BWI if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to BWI.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near BWI:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Baltimore Washington International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Baltimore Washington International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore Washington International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Washington DC in March.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to BWI in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without experiencing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
