Chicago to Helena (ORD–HLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
1,228 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Executive Jet Management.
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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 3 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 45m AAACAY → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Helena flights
DEN Denver 5h 56m AAACBA → UA Denver (DEN) to Helena flights
SEA Seattle 7h 35m AAASAV → AS Seattle (SEA) to Helena flights
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Chicago to Helena
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,228 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–HLN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to HLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
SLC ~5h 45m DEN ~5h 56m SEA ~7h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
321
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 → HLN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
HLN → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Helena is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · HLN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Helena.
Distance & Flight Time
1,228 mi / 1,976 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m 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.

Facts

ORD–HLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Helena route.
Route details
Distance1,228 mi / 1,976 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: HLN
Full nameHelena Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOHLN / KHLN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation3,877 ft / 1,182 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to HLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Helena Regional Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,228 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HLN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Helena 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.

Flights from ORD to HLN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to HLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to HLN is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,228 miles (1,976 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.