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

ORD Airport Page →
901 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h 4m AAACAV → IJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
ATW Appleton ~5h 6m AAAVEK → CE Appleton (ATW) to Denver flights
ASE Aspen ~5h 27m AAQRUA → Aspen (ASE) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 901 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–APA had nonstop service from JSX, last on the schedule in May 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 901 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore ORD Routes APA Routes ORD Live Flights APA Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–APA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – 57% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATW ~5h 6m ASE ~5h 27m LAS ~7h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
187
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
ORD → APA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
APA → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
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 – 11 4
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 21m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 57% – –
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 30m gate to gate.
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 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 901 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to APA: JSX. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
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) had nonstop service from JSX, last on the schedule in May 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.

ORD to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to APA is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,449 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).