Chicago to Aspen (ORD–ASE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,011 mi airlines 61/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 47m ago
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UA5738
UA United
E7W
7:35 AM
CDT T2
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 31m
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AA6324
AA American
CR7
7:54 AM
CDT T3
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5876
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:41 AM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5710
UA United
E7W
9:14 AM
CDT T2
11:33 AM
MDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6250
AA American
CR7
12:24 PM
CDT T3
2:52 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5320
UA United
E7W
12:45 PM
CDT T2
3:20 PM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6506
AA American
CR7
1:26 PM
CDT T3
4:03 PM
MDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5409
UA United
E75L
1:47 PM
CDT T2
4:10 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5895
UA United
E75L
7:38 PM
CDT T2
9:31 PM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA5347
UA United
E7W
7:56 AM
MDT
11:58 AM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4669
UA United
E7W
9:05 AM
MDT
1:11 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA4891
AA American
CR7
11:51 AM
MDT
3:49 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA5956
UA United
E7W
12:15 PM
MDT
4:15 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA4899
AA American
CR7
12:39 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA6206
AA American
CR7
3:46 PM
MDT
7:47 PM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA5969
UA United
E7W
4:20 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AA6502
AA American
CR7
4:36 PM
MDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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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Chicago to Aspen
2 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 1,011 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 60 1-stop hubs

ORD–ASE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,011 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ASE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 41 E75L, E7W 2h53-3h41 51% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 19 CR7 3h12-3h37 51% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (41 flights/wk, 68%)
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ASE direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,655
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
ORD → ASE
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
ASE → ORD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Aspen from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Metric ORD→ASE MDW→ASE
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 61 1
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Aspen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,011 mi / 1,627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m to 3h 41m.
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.

ORD–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance1,011 mi / 1,627 km
Flight time2h 51m to 3h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights61 out / 47 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ASE
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ASE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) take approximately 2h 51m to 3h 41m. The route covers 1,011 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ASE. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, LNK, OMA, MDW, MSP, DAL, GJT, IND, BKL, SLC, SAT, JAC, PIT, ABQ, CMH, SDF, BZN, STL, BUF, TUL, MEM, LAS, BNA, TUS, IAD, VNY, SHV, CAE, EWR, BWI, PSP, GSO, ORF, SUA, TEB, SNA, HOU, LGA, TPA, MCO, BOS, PHL, RNO, SRQ, HPN, MSY, FLL, SJC, PBI, RSW, MIA, DEN, SFO, DFW, IAH, PHX, CLT, LAX, ATL and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Aspen is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ASE to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ASE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ASE ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,627 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).