Chicago to Telluride (MDW–TEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,098 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 40m WN → KG Denver (DEN) to Telluride flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 18m WN → KG Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Telluride
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,098 mi 2h 59m nonstop -1h behind

MDW–TEX had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 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 1,098 miles in 2h 59m.

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All flights from Telluride (TEX) Telluride to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–TEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 28% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to TEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~4h 40m PHX ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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
MDW → TEX
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Return
TEX → MDW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Telluride from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Telluride Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→TEX ORD→TEX MKE→TEX
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 59m 2h 40m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 28% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Telluride flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Telluride flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Telluride Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Telluride is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · TEX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Telluride.
Distance & Flight Time
1,098 mi / 1,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–TEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Telluride route.
Route details
Distance1,098 mi / 1,768 km
Flight time2h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: TEX
Full nameTelluride Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to TEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport take about 2h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,098 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to TEX. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Telluride is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from TEX to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to TEX

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 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.

MDW to TEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to TEX is about 2 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,768 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).