Gunnison to Chicago (GUC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6004
UA United
E7W
9:09 AM
MDT
1:15 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5359
UA United
E75L
3:39 PM
CDT T2
5:45 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Gunnison to Chicago
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,029 mi 3h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

GUC–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,029 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUC–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 E7W 3h06 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 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, GUC to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
439
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
GUC → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → GUC
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Gunnison

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric GUC→ORD ASE→ORD MTJ→ORD
Distance from GUC 48 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 2 47 7
Flight time 3h 6m 2h 41m 3h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of GUC with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gunnison, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,029 mi / 1,656 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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.

GUC–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gunnison to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,029 mi / 1,656 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: GUC
IATA / ICAOGUC / KGUC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation7,680 ft / 2,341 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUC to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 6m. The route covers 1,029 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from GUC to ORD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, CLE, PHX, DAL, CLT, PSP, SNA, DEN, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Gunnison.
Yes, return flights from ORD to GUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE, MTJ and EGE. 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 GUC to ORD

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUC to ORD ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,029 miles (1,656 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE), Montrose (MTJ) and Eagle (EGE).