Direct flights from Denver to Chicago DEN → ORD

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 20m and covers 886 miles (1,426 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $279, with recent bookable fares from $149. Arrivals run on time 80.3% at DEN and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 1181 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$149
Typical
$279
Most expensive
$504

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than September typically saves $28 on DEN → ORD.

  • Sep 2026 $305
  • Oct 2026 $277
  • Nov 2026 $277

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.

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Cheapest combos

Frontier Best
Sat Sep 26 20:55 → 00:23
Tue Sep 29 06:30 → 08:15 3 nights
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Frontier
Tue Sep 29 20:55 → 00:23
Fri Oct 2 06:30 → 08:15 3 nights
$149 Book →
Frontier
Wed Nov 4 20:55 → 00:21
Sat Nov 7 06:30 → 08:26 3 nights
$149 Book →

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 57 recent dates we priced, Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD) showed up to 6 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 05:30 and the latest around 20:55, operated by United, American, and Frontier.

05:30 06:00 06:46 06:50 06:56 07:16 07:45 07:45 08:00 08:07 08:18 08:35 08:51 09:11

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

More nonstops from Denver

DEN → SLC Salt Lake City 7 airlines DEN → SEA Seattle 6 airlines DEN → CVG Cincinnati 5 airlines DEN → PHL Philadelphia 5 airlines DEN → PHX Phoenix 5 airlines DEN → ATL Atlanta 4 airlines DEN → ICT Wichita 4 airlines DEN → IND Indianapolis 4 airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Denver to Chicago?

Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 4 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD).

Which airlines fly direct from Denver to Chicago?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Denver to Chicago.

How long is the flight from Denver to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Denver to Chicago takes ~2h 20m (approximately 1426 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Denver to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from Denver to Chicago operate multiple daily.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Denver to Chicago?

Arrivals run on time 80.3% at DEN and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago?

Round-trip flights from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD) start at $149, with a typical fare around $279. Based on 1181 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Chicago?

Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Denver to Chicago, with typical fares around $277 — versus about $305 in September 2026, the most expensive.

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