Flying a bike from Chicago to Boise

No airline checks a bike for free on this route. Cheapest: United, ~$45–50 per bike each way.

Nonstop: United from ORD, American from ORD and Southwest from MDW (seasonal). Prices are per bike, each way, within the US. Checked October 1, 2026.

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Airline	Bike, each way	Airports	Good to know
United	~$45–50	ORD → BOI	Nonstop
American	$45–50	ORD → BOI	Nonstop
Southwest	$45	MDW → BOI	Seasonal nonstop
Delta	$45	ORD → BOI	—
Alaska	$45	ORD → BOI	No overweight fee to 70 lb
Frontier	$100	ORD → BOI	—

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Chicago to Boise?

None of the airlines in this guide fly a bike for free on this route.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Chicago to Boise?

Paid options range from ~$45–50 (United) to $100 (Frontier) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Boise?

Nonstop: United from ORD, American from ORD and Southwest from MDW (seasonal).