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

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E75L
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Chicago to Montrose
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,078 mi 3h 47m nonstop -1h behind 29 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 47m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 E75L 3h47 15% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
7
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
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DSM ~5h 25m MKE ~5h 34m SAT ~5h 39m MSP ~5h 40m SCF ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,018
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
15%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
15%
Return
MTJ → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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 MKE→MTJ
Distance from ORD – 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 3h 47m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 15% –
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 47m.
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 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections29 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 47m. The route covers 1,078 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MTJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, MKE, SAT, MSP, SCF, SDF, CVG, PIT, LAS, UDD, TYS, TUS, CLT, SJC, CHS, BOS, PBI, FLL, MIA, DEN, IAH, DFW, LAX, BNA, SFO, ATL, AUS, DAL and EWR. 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 7 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 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).