How to get from Chicago to Boise: connecting flights, about 7h 50m total

Flights from Chicago to Boise

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Best fares from Chicago to Boise

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Cheapest one-way $272 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $272 15 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $272 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $272

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 7h 50m
two tickets, via Las Vegas: $278
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,448 mi (2,330 km)

fastest

Via Denver

7h 50m

with the connection

Chicago to Denver flight 2h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Boise flight 2h

two ticketsfrom $349

Via Las Vegas

with the connection

Chicago to Las Vegas flight 4h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Boise flight 1h 50m

two ticketsfrom $278

Via Portland

9h 4m

with the connection

Chicago to Portland flight 3h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Portland to Boise flight 2h 17m

two ticketsfrom $472

Via Sacramento

9h 5m

with the connection

Chicago to Sacramento flight 4h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Sacramento to Boise flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $401

Via Seattle

9h 17m

with the connection

Chicago to Seattle flight 4h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Seattle to Boise flight 1h 30m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Boise

Chicago to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 296 mi (476 km) from Boise, flight 3h 41m from $259 Chicago to Portland Portland: 344 mi (554 km) from Boise, flight 3h 47m from $183 Chicago to Seattle Seattle: 405 mi (651 km) from Boise, flight 4h 47m from $115 Chicago to Sacramento Sacramento: 444 mi (714 km) from Boise, flight 4h 40m from $217 Chicago to Vancouver Vancouver: 511 mi (823 km) from Boise, flight 5h 41m from $284 Chicago to Fresno Fresno: 511 mi (823 km) from Boise, flight 8h 54m

To Boise from cities closest to Chicago

Denver to Boise Denver: 918 mi (1,477 km) from Chicago, flight 2h from $141 Spokane to Boise Spokane: 1,505 mi (2,422 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m from $137 Las Vegas to Boise Las Vegas: 1,521 mi (2,448 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 50m from $188 San Diego to Boise San Diego: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 21m Seattle to Boise Seattle: 1,733 mi (2,789 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 30m Los Angeles to Boise Los Angeles: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 10m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Boise?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Boise?

Via Denver: 2h 50m to the connection, 2h after it, about 7h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Boise with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $278. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Boise?

Denver (7h 50m total), Las Vegas (9h total), Portland (9h 4m total), Sacramento (9h 5m total) and Seattle (9h 17m total).

How far is Boise from Chicago?

1,448 mi (2,330 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.