Chicago to Montrose (ORD–MTJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
E7W
10:24 AM
CDT T2
12:58 PM
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UA5937
UA United
E75L
12:31 PM
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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 5h 1m AAACAY → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m AAACAV → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 6h 45m AAASAV → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 30m AAACAF → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 25m AAACAY → Phoenix (PHX) to Montrose flights
AUS Austin ~6h 53m AAACAS → Austin (AUS) to Montrose flights
BNA Nashville ~7h 35m AAACAS → Nashville (BNA) to Montrose flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 49m AAACAF → Atlanta (ATL) to Montrose flights
SNA Santa Ana ~8h 5m AAASEI → Santa Ana (SNA) to Montrose flights
SFO San Francisco ~9h 17m AAACAY → San Francisco (SFO) to Montrose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Montrose
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,078 mi 3h 34m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–MTJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,078 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes MTJ Routes ORD Live Flights MTJ Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Montrose (MTJ) Montrose to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MTJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 5 E7W 3h34 50% 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MTJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~5h 1m DFW ~5h 44m PHX ~6h 25m IAH ~6h 45m AUS ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
643
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 → MTJ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
MTJ → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Montrose from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→MTJ MDW→MTJ MKE→MTJ
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 1 –
Flight time 3h 34m 2h 41m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Montrose flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Montrose flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Montrose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,078 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m 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–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance1,078 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 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: MTJ
Full nameMontrose Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MTJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport take about 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,078 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to MTJ: 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, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Montrose is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MTJ 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 MTJ

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

ORD to MTJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MTJ is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).