Great Falls to Chicago (GTF–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5398
UA United
E75L
12:30 PM
MDT
4:48 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5401
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:26 AM
MDT
3h 46m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5680
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:46 AM
MDT
3h 46m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 25m UA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 43m AFDL AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
FCA Kalispell 5h 48m EM AAASQR Kalispell (FCA) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 11m G4 AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 14m ASQR AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
BZN Bozeman 8h 33m EMYE AAASEK Bozeman (BZN) to Chicago flights
BIL Billings 8h 35m EM AAUA Billings (BIL) to Chicago flights
MSO Missoula 9h EM AAUA Missoula (MSO) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Great Falls to Chicago
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,208 mi 3h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

GTF–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,208 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GTF–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 4 E75L 3h18 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GTF to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GTF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
508
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
GTF → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → GTF
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Great Falls

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric GTF→ORD BZN→ORD MSO→ORD
Distance from GTF 118 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 3
Weekly flights 4 49 14
Flight time 3h 18m 2h 59m 3h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of GTF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,208 mi / 1,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m 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.

GTF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Great Falls to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,208 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GTF to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Great Falls International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,208 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GTF to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Glacier Park.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Great Falls.
Yes, return flights from ORD to GTF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN, MSO and FCA. 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 GTF to ORD

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GTF to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GTF to ORD is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Glacier Park. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN), Missoula (MSO) and Kalispell (FCA).