Cheap Flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge? 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 Chicago to Baton Rouge vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 23,000 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 Chicago to Baton Rouge for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
ORD - BTR
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 23,000 Pts + $5.6
Chicago to Baton Rouge 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
Baton Rouge is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Baton Rouge
BTR · Baton Rouge Metropolitan
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - New Orleans · New Orleans is 65 mi from Baton Rouge
Flights Milwaukee - Baton Rouge · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
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Flights Chicago - Gulfport · Gulfport is 124 mi from Baton Rouge
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - BTR
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 23,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Baton Rouge 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 Chicago to Baton Rouge.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Baton Rouge.
Chicago and Baton Rouge 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.
Baton Rouge is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Baton Rouge, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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