Flight times, frequencies, and airlines operating this route change regularly. Always check current schedules and fares directly with airlines or a booking platform.
Route Overview
Denver to Chicago is a well-traveled route connecting the Rocky Mountain gateway city with the Midwest's largest metropolis. United Airlines operates a major hub at both DEN and ORD, offering frequent daily service. Southwest Airlines offers competitive service from DEN to Midway (MDW).
Travel Tips
United Airlines offers frequent daily service between DEN and ORD, with many early morning and evening departures.
Southwest Airlines offers competitive fares from DEN to Midway (MDW).
The time zone difference is 1 hour — Denver is in Mountain Time, Chicago is in Central Time.
Book early for summer and holiday periods when both cities are popular destinations.
Getting to/from Denver
University of Colorado A Line to Union Station (~37 min). Taxis and rideshare available.
Getting to/from Chicago
Blue Line CTA to downtown (~45 min). Metra commuter rail from O'Hare Transfer. Taxis and rideshare available.
Route Facts
- Primary Route
- DEN → ORD
- Flight Time
- Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes eastbound; approximately 3 hours 15 minutes westbound
- Distance
- Approximately 920 miles (1,480 km)