Chicago to Great Falls (ORD–GTF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5401
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
CDT T2
11:26 AM
MDT
3h 46m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5680
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:46 AM
MDT
3h 46m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5398
UA United
E75L
12:30 PM
MDT
4:48 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6h 2m AAACAY UA Denver (DEN) to Great Falls flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 12m AAACAF AFDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Great Falls flights
BZN Bozeman 6h 49m AAEKJRE EM Bozeman (BZN) to Great Falls flights
FCA Kalispell 6h 56m AAASUA EM Kalispell (FCA) to Great Falls flights
SEA Seattle 7h 9m AAAFAS ASJL Seattle (SEA) to Great Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 28m AAACAV G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Great Falls flights
BIL Billings 10h 22m AAUA 5AEM Billings (BIL) to Great Falls flights
MSO Missoula 10h 29m AAUA EM Missoula (MSO) to Great Falls flights
BOI Boise ~6h 49m AAACEK Boise (BOI) to Great Falls flights
GEG Spokane ~7h 7m AAACUA Spokane (GEG) to Great Falls flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Great Falls
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,208 mi 3h 46m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–GTF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,208 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–GTF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 5 E7W 3h46 69% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
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 GTF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to GTF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
534
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 → GTF
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
GTF → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Great Falls from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Great Falls International Airport.
Metric ORD→GTF MDW→GTF MKE→GTF
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 3h 46m 2h 50m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Great Falls International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Great Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
1,208 mi / 1,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m 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–GTF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Great Falls route.
Route details
Distance1,208 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to GTF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Great Falls International Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,208 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to GTF: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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, Salt Lake City and Bozeman Yellowstone.
Great Falls is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GTF to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 GTF

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to GTF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to GTF is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Bozeman Yellowstone. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).