Aspen to Chicago (ASE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,011 mi airlines 47/wk
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UA5347
UA United
E7W
7:56 AM
MDT
11:58 AM
CDT
3h 2m
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UA4669
UA United
E7W
9:05 AM
MDT
1:11 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA4891
AA American
CR7
11:51 AM
MDT
3:49 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA5956
UA United
E7W
12:15 PM
MDT
4:15 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA4899
AA American
CR7
12:39 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA6206
AA American
CR7
3:46 PM
MDT
7:47 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA5969
UA United
E7W
4:20 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA6502
AA American
CR7
4:36 PM
MDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5738
UA United
E7W
7:35 AM
CDT T2
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA6324
AA American
CR7
7:54 AM
CDT T3
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5876
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:41 AM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA5710
UA United
E7W
9:14 AM
CDT T2
11:33 AM
MDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA6250
AA American
CR7
12:24 PM
CDT T3
2:52 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA5320
UA United
E7W
12:45 PM
CDT T2
3:20 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6506
AA American
CR7
1:26 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5409
UA United
E75L
1:47 PM
CDT T2
4:10 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA5895
UA United
E75L
7:38 PM
CDT T2
9:31 PM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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Aspen to Chicago
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,011 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

ASE–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,011 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ASE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 E7W 3h-3h06 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 19 CR7 2h50-3h01 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 60%)
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ASE to ORD direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ASE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,557
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ASE → ORD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
ORD → ASE
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Aspen

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ASE→ORD EGE→ORD GUC→ORD
Distance from ASE 29 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 47 44 2
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 4m 3h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of ASE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Aspen, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,011 mi / 1,627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 3h 6m.
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.

ASE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Aspen to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,011 mi / 1,627 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 61 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ASE
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ASE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 3h 6m. The route covers 1,011 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from ASE to ORD. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, GJT, OMA, BNA, DTW, MSY, SLC, RNO, TVC, SUN, LAS, DAL, YYZ, YLW, IAD, SYR, SEA, PHL, SAT, ORF, YYC, SNA, BWI, MCO, LGA, SJC, PBI, FLL, SJD, RSW, BOS, EWR, MIA, DEN, DFW, IAH, AUS, LAX, ATL, PHX, SFO and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Aspen.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ASE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, GUC and MTJ. 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 ASE to ORD

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ASE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ASE to ORD ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,627 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Gunnison (GUC) and Montrose (MTJ).