Denver to Chicago (DEN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Denver to Chicago
15 carriers, 319 flights/week nonstop.
15 Airlines
319 Flights/wk
886 mi
1h 53m nonstop
+1h ahead
162 1-stop hubs
DEN–ORD is served by 15 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 162 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DEN–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 85 | 32Q, 739, 753, 772, A21N, E7W | 1h53-2h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 53 | 319, 738, E75 | 2h19-2h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 42 | 753, 772, A21N | 2h34-2h38 | Star Alliance | – | |
| IB Iberia | 32 | 319, 738, E75 | 2h35-2h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | 738, E75 | 2h36-2h37 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 15 | 319, E70, E75 | 2h35-2h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 772, A21N | 2h34-2h38 | Star Alliance | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 738, E75 | 2h36-2h43 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 7M8 | 2h22-2h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 8 | 32N, A20N | 2h41-2h44 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E70 | 2h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 772 | 2h35 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to ORD direction.
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49
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45
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44
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46
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48
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
52
Nonstop flights
319
Outbound / wk
330
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
162
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
6,351
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
DEN → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
92%
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ORD → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Denver
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | DEN→ORD | COS→ORD | EGE→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 319 | 29 | 44 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 2h 9m | 2h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Chicago flights · Eagle (EGE) to Chicago flights · Aspen (ASE) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN 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
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Denver.
DEN: MDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
DEN: MDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
886 mi / 1,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 2h 44m.
Getting to DEN
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
Facts
DEN–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Denver to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance886 mi / 1,426 km
Flight time1h 53m to 2h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)15
Weekly flights319 out / 330 return
1-stop connections162 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 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 DEN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 53m to 2h 44m. The route covers 886 miles.
15 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Frontier, Gulf Air, Iberia, Key Lime Air, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 319 nonstop flights per week from DEN to ORD. The return direction has about 330 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SWO, RIL, IAB, FTW, MHK, SHV, SUX, SUS, YLW, SCF, SBN, TEB, MCN, LCQ, BED, SUA, BFI, EUG, PVD, BZE, AVL, MAF, SAF, JLN, SLN, MTY, GDL, SYR, COU, ONT, BWI, DFW, IAH, ALB, SMF, GRR, BNA, MSN, MCI, MSP, ICT, STL, MEX, LNK, DTW, MKE, SDF, PTY, FSD, COS, FAR, CID, CMH, MEM, IND, EWR, IAD, DSM, BIS, SJC, CLE, ATL, CVG, BUF, PIA, ANC, ATW, PIT, DAY, LAS, RNO, AUS, MLI, OMA, CLT, JFK, SAT, SGF, LEX, OKC, PDX, TUL, BDL, DAL, LAX, RDU, MCO, GJT, XNA, RAP, SLC, PHX, ORF, ABQ, YYZ, PSP, LIT, BHM, SFO, BOS, MTJ, BZN, TPA, GSP, SAN, GEG, SEA, TYS, HSV, JAX, MSY, RSW, RIC, PHL, SUN, EGE, ASE, BOI, LGA, SBA, CHS, MIA, HDN, TUS, LHR, YVR, YWG, DCA, JAC, ELP, FLL, GUC, MUC, SNA, YYC, SAV, YUL, SRQ, PBI, FCA, KEF, HND, ECP, PNS, FRA, KOA, SJO, MSO, OGG, HNL, CUN, GCM, PVR, SJD, CZM, PUJ, NAS, SJU, MBJ, LIR, IST and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from ORD to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
At Denver International, all departures use the single Jeppesen Terminal, then connect via train to Concourses A, B, or C. United flights to ORD typically use Concourse B. Southwest uses Concourse C. At O'Hare, United arrives at Terminal 1 and American arrives at Terminal 3. Southwest uses Terminal 5 at ORD. Denver's terminal-to-gate train runs every 2 minutes and takes 4-8 minutes to the furthest concourse, so DEN is fast to navigate once through security.
Denver sees 8-12 significant snow events per season and is one of the better-equipped US airports for winter operations, with an 18-aircraft deicing facility that can cycle aircraft in 10-12 minutes per plane. The real delay risk comes from the volume of aircraft needing deicing simultaneously during an active snowfall. O'Hare in winter adds a second compounding factor: Chicago's lake-effect and frontal snow events can trigger GDP and deicing queues at the ORD end as well.
United dominates DEN-ORD with 6-10 daily departures. American adds 4-6 more. Southwest runs 4-6. Frontier and Spirit operate seasonal and periodic capacity. Total daily departures reach 18-22. The segment is 920 miles and block time runs 2 hours 15 minutes. High frequency means rebooking options are plentiful when weather events hit either end.
Denver to Chicago O'Hare: Midwest Hub Connector
DEN-ORD is a high-frequency 920-mile corridor linking two of the country's largest hub airports. United operates the most capacity, running 6-10 daily departures between its Denver and Chicago hubs. American, Southwest, Frontier, and Spirit add competitive seats. Combined daily departures run 18-24. Block time is 2 hours 15 minutes eastbound and 2 hours 30 minutes westbound against prevailing headwinds. The route carries significant connecting passenger volume at both ends, with Denver feeding the western mountain and inter-mountain states to O'Hare's transatlantic and midwest network. Business travelers on the DEN-ORD segment include technology, energy, and financial sector employees with ties to both metro areas.
Winter Operations and Hub Context
Both airports rank in the top five for annual snow-related delays in the US. Denver's deicing infrastructure is large but tested during multi-hour snowstorms; O'Hare faces lake-effect and frontal systems independently. The overlap of bad weather at both ends in the same weather system is infrequent but when it occurs, the DEN-ORD segment sees compounded delays. United's hub scheduling at both ends means DEN-ORD departures align to connection banks, with early morning and early evening departures carrying the heaviest connecting loads. Denver International connects to the downtown Union Station via the University of Colorado A Line rail in 37 minutes.