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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boise to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 6:07 am and lands at 9:52 am
• Latest: departs at 3:24 pm and lands at 7:09 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Boise to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Boise to Chicago takes 3h 45m, covering 1,448 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Boise to Chicago range from $338 to $484, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $402 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $298 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $416 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Boise to Chicago flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $287 to $1,324. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Boise to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Boise to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Boise to Chicago usually depart from Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld (BOI) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Boise to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Boise to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $452, a difference of $81.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Boise and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 43m, compared with 5h 50m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 30m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Boise (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Boise to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you wish to relax a little bit before departing from BOI, you can opt to get a massage as you wait. There are massage chairs on the second floor at the Meeter Lobby, at the food court, and across from Gates 10 and 17.

If you want to spend the night close to the airport before your flight the following day, there are hotels near BOI where you can rest. They include the Rodeway Inn Boise Airport, Airport Inn, and the Best Western Vista Inn.

There are onsite car rental agencies at ORD. They include Routes, Sixt, Budget, Dollar, Alamo, National, and Hertz. The agencies offer a 24h courtesy shuttle service to pick up passengers from the airport's baggage claim.

Suppose you need to rest up once you get to Chicago, there are hotels near MDW where you can check-in. They include the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago Midway Airport, Hampton Inn Chicago Midway Airport, and the Hilton Garden Inn.