Chicago to Colorado Springs (ORD–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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909 mi airlines 47/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2465
UA United
319
8:46 AM
CDT T3
10:47 AM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5703
UA United
E7W
8:50 AM
CDT T2
10:57 AM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1082
UA United
320
9:06 AM
CDT T1
11:10 AM
MDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4955
AA American
CR7
9:40 AM
CDT T3
11:40 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4994
AA American
CR7
9:53 AM
CDT T3
11:52 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5222
UA United
E7W
4:15 PM
CDT T2
6:19 PM
MDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5365
UA United
E7W
4:15 PM
CDT T2
6:19 PM
MDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6237cs
EK Emirates
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
9:54 PM
MDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4638+1
UA United
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT T2
9:55 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5790
UA United
E7W
5:44 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA5830
UA United
E75L
6:00 AM
MDT
9:50 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA6390
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
MDT
10:47 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1594
UA United
319
11:43 AM
MDT
3:27 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4955
AA American
CR7
12:10 PM
MDT
4:05 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1398
UA United
320
12:16 PM
MDT
4:02 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4994
AA American
CR7
12:22 PM
MDT
4:09 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Colorado Springs
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 909 mi 2h 59m nonstop -1h behind 50 1-stop hubs

ORD–COS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–COS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK 26 319, 320, E7W 3h01-3h07 78% Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 2h59-3h 78% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (26 flights/wk, 65%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 35%)
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 COS direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,202
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.

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric ORD→COS MDW→COS
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 47
Flight time 2h 59m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
909 mi / 1,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m to 3h 9m.
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–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance909 mi / 1,463 km
Flight time2h 59m to 3h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 43 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: COS
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take approximately 2h 59m to 3h 9m. The route covers 909 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from ORD to COS. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, ICT, MDW, TEX, OMA, IND, RAP, SAF, ALO, FYV, MEM, BNA, TYS, HOU, SHV, SCF, GTF, AUS, IAD, CLL, DTW, VNY, BWI, SUU, UDD, TUS, PSM, PSP, SRQ, RNO, PIE, PAE, LAX, JFK, SFO, MIA, GEG, CUN, LIR, ATL, SLC, DEN, IAH, DFW, DAL, LAS, PHX, MEX, SAN and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from COS 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 COS

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to COS ranges from 2 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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