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

ORD Airport Page →
1,078 mi airlines 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 28m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
UA5905
UA United
E7W
9:15 AM
CDT T2
11:50 AM
MDT
3h 35m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
UA5937
UA United
E7W
12:31 PM
MDT
4:49 PM
CDT
3h 18m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Montrose
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,078 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

ORD–MTJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,078 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes MTJ Routes ORD Live Flights MTJ Live Flights ORD Delays
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 3h35 54% 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MTJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
432
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Montrose from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Montrose Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→MTJ MKE→MTJ
Distance from ORD – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 –
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 54% –
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 35m.
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 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 7 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,078 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MTJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, COS, DSM, MKE, SAT, MSP, SLC, HOU, DAL, SDF, SCF, CVG, PHX, LAS, PIT, UDD, TUS, TYS, AUS, BNA, CLT, ATL, SJC, CHS, SNA, BOS, SRQ, EWR, PBI, FLL, SFO, MIA, DEN, DFW, IAH and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).