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DEN → ORD

Distance
886 mi
Carriers
4

Denver International Airport (DEN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a US domestic route of about 886 miles. A hub-to-hub Midwest connector where United links Denver and O'Hare while Southwest and American compete on frequency. Denver to Chicago blends business demand with heavy connecting volume through two major gateways.

Route map from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD) DEN ORD
Denver (DEN) → Chicago (ORD) 886 miles · great-circle

Connecting Denver, United States with Chicago, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 886-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 16m. Departures use Denver International Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines; arrivals land at O'Hare International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the DEN–ORD sector stay competitive year-round.

Route facts

Route Denver International Airport (DEN) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Distance886 miles
Nonstop flight timeapproximately 2h 16m
Nonstop carriers4
Aircraft typesBoeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E175
MarketUS domestic

Carriers on this route

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines operate nonstop service from Denver to Chicago. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.

  • United Airlines (UA)
  • Southwest Airlines (WN)
  • American Airlines (AA)
  • Frontier Airlines (F9)

Aircraft on this route

Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 between Denver and Chicago. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.

Best time to fly

Late spring and early fall avoid winter storms that hit both Denver and Chicago hard. September weather is reliable on both ends.

Connecting your trip

Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Denver International Airport (DEN) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.

Fares & booking

Fares on the Denver to Chicago route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for DEN–ORD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Denver to Chicago?
Denver International Airport (DEN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 886 miles (1,426 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 16m.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Denver to Chicago?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
What aircraft are used on the DEN to ORD route?
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Embraer E175 on the Denver–Chicago route.
When is the best time to fly from Denver to Chicago?
Late spring and early fall avoid winter storms that hit both Denver and Chicago hard. September weather is reliable on both ends.
Is DEN to ORD a nonstop flight?
Yes. Denver International Airport (DEN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
What countries does the DEN to ORD route connect?
This route links Denver, United States with Chicago, United States.
Which airports does the Denver to Chicago route use?
Flights depart Denver International Airport (DEN/KDEN) in Denver and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago.

Data sources

  • Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.