Chicago to Denver (ORD–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Denver
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 901 mi 2h 12m nonstop -1h behind 76 1-stop hubs

ORD–APA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 901 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes APA Routes ORD Live Flights APA Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–APA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – 36% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
505
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric ORD→APA MDW→APA MKE→APA
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 4
Weekly flights 1 2 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 16m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 36% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
901 mi / 1,449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Denver route.
Route details
Distance901 mi / 1,449 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 901 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to APA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MDW, IND, DSM, MSP, MLI, MKE, PIA, YIP, DEN, STL, ASE, SAT, MCI, CMH, HOU, BNA, TUL, BZN, PIT, SLC, ABQ, DFW, AUS, YYC, BHM, VNY, SCF, IAH, CLT, RDU, YYZ, IAD, SBD, PHL, SAV, DCA, CHS, TUS, BFI, PHX, MSY, LGA, SAN, PSP, BUR, PIE, YEG, BOS, TPA, SJC, SNA, PDX, YOW, SMF, YVR, PBI, RNO, SRQ, MCO, FLL, SJD, SFO, LAX, MIA, SEA, NAS, GCM, PLS, LIR, SJU, SXM, HNL, LAS, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from APA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW 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 ORD to APA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to APA ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,449 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 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 Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).