Travelling from Chicago to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Denver International Airport (DEN) departing from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 44 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Chicago to Denver International Airport.
The timezone in Denver is UTC-6, which is 1 hour behind Chicago. Denver International Airport is located in Denver.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver International Airport (DEN), with 313 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to DEN is the 05:00 United service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:55 with Frontier Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to DEN.
Peak months like August or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Denver International Airport (DEN) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Top airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to Denver International Airport leaving from ORD include:
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is approximately 25 miles away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Denver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has direct flights from Chicago to Denver International Airport (DEN).
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to DEN departing from MDW. Set off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
MDW is around 12 miles from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to DEN:
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider checking in to SpringHill Suites Denver Airport after touching down from your flight from Chicago to Denver International Airport. It's not too far from DEN and a comfortable option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
From Denver International Airport, Denver is approximately 25 miles away. It takes around 34 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Denver International Airport is £43. The cheapest price for a return flight is £88. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 7 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Chicago to DEN then.
The cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Denver International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Denver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Denver in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Denver. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Chicago to DEN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Denver International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Denver
Start your Denver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Denver International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are top attractions which should be on any good Denver itinerary.
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