Colorado Springs to Chicago (COS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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909 mi airlines 29/wk
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UA5830
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
MDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO245
OO SkyWest
9:56 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA4994
AA American
CR7
12:22 PM
MDT
4:09 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA6476
AA American
CR7
12:30 PM
MDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA5836
UA United
E75L
12:48 PM
MDT
4:34 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA5703
UA United
E7W
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:57 AM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5536
UA United
E7W
9:30 AM
CDT T3
11:10 AM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA6476
AA American
CR7
9:41 AM
CDT T3
11:41 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA4994
AA American
CR7
9:53 AM
CDT T3
11:52 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4638
UA United
E7W
7:40 PM
CDT T2
9:50 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA5335
UA United
E7W
7:40 PM
CDT T2
9:49 PM
MDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Colorado Springs to Chicago
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 909 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

COS–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop COS–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 2h40-2h47 45% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 2h46-2h50 45% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 2h09 45%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 48%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 48%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, COS to ORD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,297
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
COS → ORD
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → COS
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric COS→ORD DEN→ORD ASE→ORD
Distance from COS 73 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 14 3
Weekly flights 29 291 47
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 53m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
909 mi / 1,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 50m.
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.

COS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance909 mi / 1,463 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 36 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 50m. The route covers 909 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from COS to ORD. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GCK, MSN, EGE, TUL, DSM, CVG, SCF, IAD, UDD, ORF, APF, ONT, LAX, SUA, SJC, CUN, JFK, DFW, LAS, ATL, IAH, DEN, DAL, PHX, SLC, SAN, SFO, SEA and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from ORD to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, ASE and GUC. 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 COS to ORD

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

COS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to ORD ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Aspen (ASE) and Gunnison (GUC).