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

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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5568
UA United
E7W
9:15 AM
CDT T2
11:48 AM
MDT
3h 33m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5905
UA United
E7W
10:16 AM
CDT T2
12:41 PM
MDT
3h 25m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5937
UA United
E7W
4:47 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 48m AAACCM UAWN Denver (DEN) to Montrose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAACAV AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montrose flights
IAH Houston 6h 44m 7LAAAS NZUA Houston (IAH) to Montrose flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 46m AAACAF UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Montrose
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,078 mi 3h 29m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–MTJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,078 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 10 E7W 3h25-3h33 62% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 1 62% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (10 flights/wk, 91%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MTJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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
10
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
572
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MTJ
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
MTJ → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 10
Flight time 3h 29m 2h 41m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Montrose Regional Airport.

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 29m 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.

ORD–MTJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Montrose route.
Route details
Distance1,078 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MTJ
IATA / ICAOMTJ / KMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation5,759 ft / 1,755 m

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 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,078 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to MTJ: 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 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 and American Airlines. With 10 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 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 15 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).