Durango to Chicago (DRO–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 3m CMUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 39m AAQFQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 15m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 29m AAPD AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
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Durango to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,106 mi 3h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

DRO–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,106 miles in 3h 16m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DRO–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
531
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
DRO → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → DRO
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Durango

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric DRO→ORD TEX→ORD MTJ→ORD
Distance from DRO 56 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 5
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 26m 3h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of DRO with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m 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.

DRO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,779 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRO to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Durango La Plata County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,106 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DRO to ORD: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 16m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Durango.
Yes, return flights from ORD to DRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, MTJ 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 DRO to ORD

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DRO to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRO to ORD is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,779 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Montrose (MTJ) and Gunnison (GUC).