Cheap Flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago
Cheap Flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Baton Rouge to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,000–25,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
BTR - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
BTR - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
BTR - ORD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Baton Rouge to Chicago flight facts
Distance
804 mi
1,294 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Chicago is in the same time zone as Baton Rouge.
Airports in Baton Rouge
BTR · Baton Rouge Metropolitan
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Chicago · New Orleans is 65 mi from Baton Rouge
Flights Alexandria - Chicago · Alexandria is 99 mi from Baton Rouge
Premium cabin flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BTR - ORD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BTR - ORD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BTR - ORD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Baton Rouge to Chicago depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Baton Rouge to Chicago.
Baton Rouge and Chicago are about 804 miles (1,294 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 804-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chicago is in the same time zone as Baton Rouge.
Departures from Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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