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

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UA1180
UA United
320
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 52m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA3718
AA American
E70
9:51 AM
CDT T3
12:45 PM
MDT
3h 54m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA6021
UA United
E7W
7:47 PM
CDT T2
10:51 PM
MDT
4h 4m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA636
UA United
320
12:33 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 32m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA3718
AA American
E70
1:15 PM
MDT
5:57 PM
CDT
3h 42m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 31m AAACAM → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Missoula flights
DEN Denver 5h 50m AAACAY → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Missoula flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 52m AAACAF → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Missoula flights
SEA Seattle 6h 53m AAAFAS → ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Missoula flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 3m AAACAV → AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Missoula flights
PDX Portland 7h 4m AAACAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Missoula flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 5m AAACAF → AAUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 21m AAACAY → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 18m AAACAV → EJAG4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Missoula flights
SNA Santa Ana 19h 1m AAASQR → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Missoula flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Missoula
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,329 mi 3h 54m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–MSO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,329 miles in approximately 3h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes MSO Routes ORD Live Flights MSO Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Missoula (MSO) Missoula to Chicago flights
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
UA United Airlines 9 320, E7W 3h52-4h04 73% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines Also: AS 7 E70 3h54 73% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 44%)
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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
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
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MSP ~5h 31m BZN ~5h 35m DEN ~5h 50m SLC ~5h 52m GEG ~6h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,108
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
MSO → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Missoula from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
Metric ORD→MSO MDW→MSO
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 16 1
Flight time 3h 54m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 73% –
Chicago (MDW) to Missoula flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Missoula Montana Airport.
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 54m 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–MSO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Missoula route.
Route details
Distance1,329 mi / 2,139 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Denver
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 about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,329 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to MSO: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City.
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.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 MSO

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to MSO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MSO is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,329 miles (2,139 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 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).