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

ORD Airport Page →
1,011 mi airlines 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 44m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
UA4646
UA United
E7W
8:52 AM
CDT T2
11:01 AM
MDT
3h 9m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
UA5254
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:00 PM
MDT
3h 15m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
UA4669+1
UA United
E75L
9:00 AM
MDT
12:59 PM
CDT
2h 59m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
UA5956
UA United
E7W
12:39 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
CDT
3h 6m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Aspen
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,011 mi 3h 9m nonstop -1h behind 74 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 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

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 14 E7W 3h09-3h15 78% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 78% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ASE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
896
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 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 6
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 3h 9m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 78% –
Chicago (MDW) to Aspen flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Know before you go

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 3h 9m to 3h 15m.
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–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance1,011 mi / 1,627 km
Flight time3h 9m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ASE
Full nameAspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m
FAQ

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 3h 9m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,011 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ASE. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, RIL, JVL, OMA, DAL, LNK, MDW, ICT, EGE, IND, COS, MSP, HOU, BKL, SAT, DSI, ABQ, JAC, SLC, CMH, SDF, BZN, PIT, STL, TUL, BUF, PHX, GJT, VNY, MEM, LAS, SHV, TUS, BNA, RDU, IAD, SUN, PHL, PSP, CAE, JAX, BUR, EWR, BWI, SUA, GSO, ORF, PIE, SNA, MCO, TEB, MSY, SBA, LGA, BOS, TPA, SRQ, SJC, RNO, CLT, JFK, HPN, PBI, FLL, RSW, SEA, MIA, DEN, IAH, DFW, LAX, ATL, AUS and SFO. 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ASE ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,627 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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