Chicago to Durango (ORD–DRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Durango
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and DRO, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SLC ~6h 17m TUL ~6h 22m IAH ~6h 34m HOU ~7h 26m RIC ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
600
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 → DRO
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
DRO → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Durango.
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–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Durango route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to DRO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, TUL, IAH, HOU, RIC, SNA, TPA, DEN, DFW, LAX and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Durango is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.