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

ORD Airport Page →
1,011 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 13m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5279
UA United
E7W
8:52 AM
CDT T2
11:01 AM
MDT
3h 9m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4646
UA United
E7W
8:52 AM
CDT T2
11:01 AM
MDT
3h 9m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6427
AA American
CR7
11:15 AM
CDT T3
1:27 PM
MDT
3h 12m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR9054
QR Qatar
CR7
7:04 PM
CDT T3
9:20 PM
MDT
3h 16m
8%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2463
QR Qatar
CR7
7:04 PM
CDT T3
9:20 PM
MDT
3h 16m
8%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6186
AA American
CR7
7:04 PM
CDT T3
9:14 PM
MDT
3h 10m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5254
UA United
E75L
7:47 PM
CDT T2
10:00 PM
MDT
3h 13m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6225
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
MDT
11:02 AM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4669+1
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
MDT
1:04 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6386
AA American
CR7
11:26 AM
MDT
3:35 PM
CDT
3h 9m
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 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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 37m AAACAY CMEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Aspen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAACAV AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aspen flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 32m AAACAF AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Aspen flights
IAH Houston 6h 36m AAASAV DLNZUA Houston (IAH) to Aspen flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 35m AAACAF AADLKL Los Angeles (LAX) to Aspen flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 6m AAACAY LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Aspen flights
AUS Austin 12h 54m AAACAS AA Austin (AUS) to Aspen flights
COS Colorado Springs ~5h 33m AAEKOO Colorado Springs (COS) to Aspen flights
GJT Grand Junction ~5h 41m UA AA Grand Junction (GJT) to Aspen flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 29m AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Aspen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Aspen
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,011 mi 3h 12m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–ASE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,011 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 E75L, E7W 3h09-3h13 55% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 3h10-3h12 55% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 6 CR7 3h16 55% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AA + QR (20 flights/wk, 49%)
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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
917
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
ASE → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
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 3 7
Weekly flights 41 2
Flight time 3h 12m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 55%
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 3h 12m 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.

ORD–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance1,011 mi / 1,627 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,011 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to ASE: United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ASE is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,627 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).