Montrose to Chicago (MTJ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,078 mi airlines 7/wk
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UA5894
UA United
E7W
12:45 PM
MDT
4:49 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5905
UA United
E7W
9:15 AM
CDT T1
12:02 PM
MDT
3h 47m
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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Montrose to Chicago
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,078 mi 3h 4m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

MTJ–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,078 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTJ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 3h04 Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MTJ to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTJ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,114
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
MTJ → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
ORD → MTJ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Montrose

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MTJ→ORD GUC→ORD GJT→ORD
Distance from MTJ 52 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 7 2 7
Flight time 3h 4m 3h 6m 2h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of MTJ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montrose, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,078 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m.
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.

MTJ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montrose to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,078 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTJ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 4m. The route covers 1,078 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MTJ to ORD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MSP, SLC, BZN, PIT, LAS, TUS, PHX, TEB, MYR, CHS, IAD, MIA, DEN, DFW, IAH, DAL, EWR, BNA, AUS, ATL, LAX, SFO and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MTJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUC, GJT and ASE. 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 MTJ to ORD

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MTJ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTJ to ORD ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gunnison (GUC), Grand Junction (GJT) and Aspen (ASE).