$109 Cheap American Airlines flights Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (ORD)

Landing cheap one-way American Airlines flights from BFL to ORD from $109 on Expedia couldn’t be easier — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Or check out our affordable return fares from $229 for your next exciting adventure.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines flights to Chicago are generally cheaper in the off-peak months of January and February. Whether you need a one-way or round-trip ticket, you could find a better deal then.

Start searching one to three months ahead of your departure date to get cheap fares on American Airlines flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get the timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic journeys.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

To see if there’s a direct journey from BFL to ORD with American Airlines or another airline, check the “Nonstop” box when looking for flights.

To find the earliest departures from BFL to ORD with American Airlines, sort your results by “Morning” and “Early Morning.” Choosing an early flight usually means cancellations are less likely.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Take an American Airlines flight from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Chicago, and you’ll likely arrive at O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). This is the airline’s primary hub in this destination.

Changes are generally free within 24 hours of making a booking, but your airline may charge a fee after that time. For more details about modifying your reservation, head to your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you’d like the flexibility to make changes without additional costs, tick the “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when organizing your next escape.