Travelling from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI). Explore the options for leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Chicago to Boise Air Terminal flight.
Boise is one hour behind Chicago. Boise Air Terminal is located in Boise, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with United Airlines at 7:50pm. Go for the first ORD to BOI departure operated by United Airlines at 8:45am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to BOI.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Get there in one go from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) operate from here.
When taking off from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal with United Airlines.
Most travellers choose to fly with United from ORD to BOI.
American Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can book a direct Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) plane ticket with departures from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check if flying out of MDW makes more sense for your journey.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Chicago to BOI departing from MDW. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
On the MDW to BOI route, Southwest Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to BOI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Boise Air Terminal flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from RFD touch down at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Boise Air Terminal (BOI)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BOI:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Boise Air Terminal flight.
The street address for BOI is 3201 Airport Way.
Getting from Boise Air Terminal (BOI) to central Boise
From Boise Air Terminal, central Boise is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI)
$179 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal. Return flights start from $344. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to BOI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Boise. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal (BOI), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Chicago to BOI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Boise, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Boise
Start your Boise trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Boise Air Terminal, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Cathedral Of The Rockies, Boise Depot and St. John's Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on any good Boise itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Boise, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres southeast to Twin Falls to tick off its top sights. From Twin Falls to Snake River Canyon Trail and Perrine Memorial Bridge Scenic Overlook Visitor Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
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