United States · 1,434 miles (2,307 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Boise (BOI) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Boise (BOI) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Boise (BOI): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,434 miles (2,307 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Bozeman and Denver and more.

How many miles ORD to BOI costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to BOI

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to BOI with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to BOI with one stop

19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Bozeman (BZN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Spokane (GEG)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJC)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Ontario (ONT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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See all 19 in Routes

ORD to BOI: common questions

How many miles does ORD to BOI cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BOI?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Boise (BOI).

How far is Chicago from Boise by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Boise (BOI) are 1,434 miles (2,307 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to BOI award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Boise?

The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Bozeman (BZN), Denver (DEN), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Spokane (GEG). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.