Denver to Chicago (APA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h 13m EJAJTLXE → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 41m XE → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
PBI West Palm Beach ~8h 49m CE → AAASNZ West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
901 mi 1h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between APA and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore APA Routes ORD Routes APA Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Denver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DAL ~5h 41m LAS ~7h 13m PBI ~8h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
190
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
APA → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → APA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric APA→ORD DEN→ORD COS→ORD
Distance from APA – 22 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines – 23 5
Weekly flights – 413 35
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 47m 2h 25m
Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to Chicago flights · Eagle (EGE) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
APA: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
901 mi / 1,449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

APA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance901 mi / 1,449 km
Flight time1h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 901 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from ORD to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, COS and EGE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from APA to ORD

Centennial Airport (APA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to ORD is about 1 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,449 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).