Traveling from Chicago to Bangor International Airport (BGR): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Chicago to Bangor International Airport (BGR). Explore the options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Chicago to Bangor International Airport flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Bangor International Airport is located in Bangor. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor International Airport (BGR). Choose from 10 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 8am departure between ORD and BGR.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to BGR, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Bangor International Airport (BGR) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can get away on a direct flight from Chicago to Bangor International Airport with American Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from ORD.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to BGR.
Located around 40 kilometers from the center of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Bangor International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometers or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to BGR flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the center of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometers or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Bangor International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that leave from RFD touch down at their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Bangor International Airport (BGR)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Bangor International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BGR:
You'll find BGR at 287 Godfry Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bangor International Airport (BGR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bangor International Airport is $186. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $201. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Chicago to BGR, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bangor International Airport (BGR)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Bangor International Airport (BGR), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Bangor based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bangor is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Chicago to BGR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Bangor International Airport in January when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Bangor
Start your Bangor trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Bangor International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
World War II Memorial and Stephen King's House are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Bangor itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bangor Historical Society and Thomas A. Hill House Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Bangor is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometers south-west of Bangor, a trip to Manchester will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Currier Museum of Art, Stark Brewing Company and Harriman Park.
Portland is another essential stop in the United States and is around 177 kilometers south-west of Bangor. No journey is complete without visiting Old Port, New England EcoAdventures - Portland, ME Boat Tours and Peaks Island.