Air Freight Route

BaltimoreChicago

BWI

ORD

Distance

606 mi

Air Transit

## Days

Service Frequency

Daily Flights

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Consumer Electronics

Standard Dry

Consumer electronics: TVs, audio, gadgets, home AV and other sensitive tech devices

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Fresh & Frozen Food

Reefer

Fresh chilled and frozen food needing cold chain, fast transit and strict hygiene controls.

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Pharmaceuticals

Reefer

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and medicines requiring strict controlled transport conditions

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

Origin Airport

Baltimore

Infrastructure Highlights

Multiple deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
Specialized Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
On-dock rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
Modern container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment

Key Exports

Automobiles and light vehiclesAgricultural and construction machineryCoal and other bulk commoditiesForest products and paperContainerized manufactured goods

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow U.S. Export Administration Regulations and applicable sanctions programs when routing cargo via Baltimore.

Destination Airport

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

High-capacity intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
Efficient barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
Coordinated road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
Comprehensive warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals)Automotive components and finished vehicles (via rail and truck)Building materials and construction inputs

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo routed through Chicago is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including timely entry filings and security screenings.