Chicago to Missoula (ORD–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–MSO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,329 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 319, E75L | 3h42-4h49 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 7 | E70 | 3h56 | Oneworld | AS | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Missoula from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→MSO | MDW→MSO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 56m | 3h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MSO: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Missoula.
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–MSO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to MSO
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to MSO is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,329 miles (2,139 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).