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

TEX Airport Page →
1,092 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 21h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 37m EJAKG → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 51m KG → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Telluride to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,092 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TEX to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~4h 37m PHX ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
240
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
TEX → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
ORD → TEX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Telluride

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric TEX→ORD MTJ→ORD DRO→ORD
Distance from TEX – 38 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights ~1 5 –
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 54m 2h 33m
Montrose (MTJ) to Chicago flights · Durango (DRO) to Chicago flights · Gunnison (GUC) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of TEX with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Telluride, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,092 mi / 1,758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

TEX–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Telluride to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,092 mi / 1,758 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TEX
Full nameTelluride Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TEX to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Telluride Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 26m 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.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Telluride.
Yes, return flights from ORD to TEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTJ, DRO and GUC. 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 TEX to ORD

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

TEX to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TEX to ORD is about 2 hours 26 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 Montrose (MTJ), Durango (DRO) and Gunnison (GUC).