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Time difference: Boston to Chicago
BOS (General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport) → ORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
-1h
Chicago is behind
1d
est. jet-lag recovery, westbound
Reading the clocks
When it's noon in Boston, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago. Good for planning calls home or coordinating with people on the other end.
Jet lag outlook
Minor adjustmentCrossing 1 time zone westbound — plan roughly 1 day to feel fully adjusted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Boston and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Boston.
How bad will my jet lag be?
Crossing 1 time zone westbound typically takes 1 day to fully adjust to. Eastbound trips (traveling against your body clock) tend to feel worse than the same distance westbound.
What is the flight time from BOS to ORD?
The nonstop flight distance is 864 miles. See the full distance and flight-time breakdown for exact timing.
What's the best way to book around jet lag?
Overnight eastbound flights that land in the morning let you push through to local bedtime and adjust faster. Call CheapoTrav — our agents know which schedules on this route land at the best local time, plus unpublished phone-only fares.