Chicago to Telluride (ORD–TEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
1,092 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 42m AAACBA → KG Denver (DEN) to Telluride flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 44m AAACAY → KG Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Telluride
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,092 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–TEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes TEX Routes ORD Live Flights TEX Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Telluride (TEX) Telluride to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to TEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~4h 42m PHX ~6h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
235
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 → TEX
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
TEX → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Telluride from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Telluride Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→TEX MDW→TEX MKE→TEX
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 59m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Telluride flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Telluride flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Telluride Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Telluride.
Distance & Flight Time
1,092 mi / 1,758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m 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–TEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Telluride route.
Route details
Distance1,092 mi / 1,758 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: TEX
Full nameTelluride Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to TEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,092 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Telluride is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from TEX 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 TEX

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to TEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to TEX is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,758 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).