Chicago to Missoula (ORD–MSO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA4199
AA American
E70
9:45 AM
CDT T3
12:29 PM
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3h 44m
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AS4571
AS Alaska
E75
9:51 AM
CDT T3
12:51 PM
MDT
4h
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AS4571
AS Alaska
E75
1:21 PM
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AA American
E75
2:11 PM
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Chicago to Missoula
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,329 mi 3h 44m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

ORD–MSO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,329 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MSO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 E70 3h44 45% Oneworld –
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 4h 45% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MSO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MSO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BZN ~6h 10m CMH ~6h 17m ELP ~8h 51m JFK ~9h 15m MSP ~14h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
797
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 → MSO
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
MSO → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
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
Missoula is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MSO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Missoula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,329 mi / 2,139 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m to 4h 0m.
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–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance1,329 mi / 2,139 km
Flight time3h 44m to 4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MSO
Full nameMissoula Montana Airport
IATA / ICAOMSO / KMSO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation3,206 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MSO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport take approximately 3h 44m to 4h. The route covers 1,329 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MSO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, CMH, ELP, JFK, MSP, DFW, SLC, DEN, SEA, LAS, PDX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Missoula is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MSO to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSO

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MSO ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,329 miles (2,139 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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