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5:41 pm - 9:06 pmDEN-MDW
2h 25mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:47 amMDW-DEN
2h 47mnonstop
$57Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
9:10 pm - 12:40 amDEN-ORD
2h 30mnonstop
10:11 pm - 12:05 amORD-DEN
2h 54mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
1:46 pm - 5:12 pmDEN-MDW
2h 26mnonstop
5:55 am - 7:41 amMDW-DEN
2h 46mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
10:51 am - 5:42 pmDEN-ORD
5h 51m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:45 amORD-DEN
2h 45mnonstop
Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 18
10:15 am - 7:06 pmDEN-ORD
7h 51m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:45 amORD-DEN
2h 45mnonstop
Mon, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 20
12:45 pm - 4:17 pmDEN-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
9:00 pm - 10:39 pmORD-DEN
2h 39mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 2
7:21 am - 10:55 amDEN-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
8:34 pm - 10:11 pmORD-DEN
2h 37mnonstop
$175American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5
12:55 am - 9:22 amDEN-ORD
7h 27m1 stop
1:16 pm - 9:15 pmORD-DEN
8h 59m1 stop
$196Delta
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
3:00 pm - 9:44 pmDEN-MDW
5h 44m1 stop
1:10 pm - 5:32 pmMDW-DEN
5h 22m1 stop
$196Delta
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
6:00 am - 9:35 amDEN-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
9:31 pm - 11:15 pmORD-DEN
2h 44mnonstop
$229United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 20
8:50 pm - 12:18 amDEN-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$29Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1
10:23 am - 1:49 pmDEN-MDW
2h 26mnonstop
$29Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4
10:25 am - 7:03 pmDEN-ORD
7h 38m1 stop
$69Sun Country Air
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Wed, Jun 5
10:10 am - 7:12 pmDEN-ORD
8h 02m1 stop
$76Sun Country Air
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Fri, Aug 23
8:28 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
$83United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 18
8:28 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
$93United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21
12:40 am - 7:32 amDEN-ORD
5h 52m1 stop
$98Delta
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Tue, Jun 25
6:00 am - 2:57 pmDEN-MDW
7h 57m1 stop
$98Delta
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Tue, Aug 13
7:05 am - 10:36 amDEN-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
$113American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 29
3:50 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-ORD
7h 09m1 stop
$127American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23
7:44 am - 11:09 amDEN-MDW
2h 25mnonstop
5:05 am - 6:53 amMDW-DEN
2h 48mnonstop
$179Frontier
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Sun, May 26 - Sat, Jun 1
5:37 pm - 9:15 pmDEN-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
5:56 pm - 7:45 pmORD-DEN
2h 49mnonstop
$182Frontier
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Sun, May 26 - Sat, Jun 1
6:27 pm - 9:54 pmDEN-MDW
2h 27mnonstop
5:01 am - 6:49 amMDW-DEN
2h 48mnonstop
$182Frontier
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, May 29
6:05 pm - 7:03 pmDEN-ORD
23h 58m1 stop
10:11 pm - 12:05 amORD-DEN
2h 54mnonstop
Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 8
5:37 pm - 9:15 pmDEN-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
8:30 pm - 9:55 amORD-DEN
14h 25m1 stop
Sun, May 26 - Fri, May 31
12:59 am - 8:59 amDEN-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
6:05 am - 10:59 amORD-DEN
5h 54m1 stop
$358Delta
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Fri, May 24 - Sat, Jun 8
12:59 am - 8:59 amDEN-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
5:23 pm - 10:21 pmORD-DEN
5h 58m1 stop
$359Delta
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Fri, May 24 - Wed, May 29
10:32 am - 2:00 pmDEN-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
8:44 pm - 10:38 pmORD-DEN
2h 54mnonstop
$363American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Tue, May 28
7:35 am - 11:03 amDEN-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
8:08 am - 9:45 amORD-DEN
2h 37mnonstop
$379American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Mon, May 27
3:19 pm - 6:55 pmDEN-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
9:31 pm - 11:15 pmORD-DEN
2h 44mnonstop
$482United Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, May 27
5:41 pm - 9:06 pmDEN-MDW
2h 25mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:47 amMDW-DEN
2h 47mnonstop
$57Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
9:10 pm - 12:40 amDEN-ORD
2h 30mnonstop
10:11 pm - 12:05 amORD-DEN
2h 54mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
1:46 pm - 5:12 pmDEN-MDW
2h 26mnonstop
5:55 am - 7:41 amMDW-DEN
2h 46mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
4:43 pm - 8:21 pmDEN-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
5:56 pm - 7:35 pmORD-DEN
2h 39mnonstop
$60Frontier
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Tue, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 14
8:30 am - 11:52 amDEN-MDW
2h 22mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:43 amMDW-DEN
2h 43mnonstop
$60Frontier
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 17
8:28 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
9:08 pm - 10:52 pmORD-DEN
2h 44mnonstop
$151United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
6:25 pm - 9:56 pmDEN-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
9:08 pm - 10:52 pmORD-DEN
2h 44mnonstop
$165United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Fri, Jul 19
7:12 am - 10:45 amDEN-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
8:34 pm - 10:11 pmORD-DEN
2h 37mnonstop
$215American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 5
4:00 pm - 7:35 pmDEN-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
8:44 pm - 10:28 pmORD-DEN
2h 44mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
6:00 am - 9:25 amDEN-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
7:00 am - 8:40 amORD-DEN
2h 40mnonstop
$261Southwest
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 4
7:20 pm - 10:55 pmDenver Bus-
Chicago Union
26h 35mnonstop
6:00 am - 9:55 amChicago Union-
Denver Bus
28h 55mnonstop
$200Greyhound
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
$280Amtrak
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Sat, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 20
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
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Wed, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 20
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
$280Amtrak
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6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
$308Amtrak
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
$308Amtrak
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
$308Amtrak
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Sun, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 12
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
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6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
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Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
$308Amtrak
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
6:59 pm - 2:39 pmDenver Union-
Chicago Union
18h 40mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:56 amChicago Union-
Denver Union
18h 56mnonstop
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Flights from Denver to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Denver to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Denver to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Denver to Chicago cost $30 and was between Denver and Chicago Midway Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $57.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Denver to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Denver to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Denver to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Denver to Chicago is April, where tickets cost $116 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $255 and $243 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Denver to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Denver and Chicago?

The airlines most regularly connecting Denver to Chicago are Southwest (23 flights per day), United Airlines (10 flights per day), and American Airlines (4 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Denver and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Denver to Chicago.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Denver to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $25 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Denver and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 35 and 51 nonstop flights that take off from Denver and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 25m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago Midway Airport. Each week, there are 300 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Denver and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Denver to Chicago take?

A direct flight to Chicago will take on average 2h 22m to travel the 899 miles flying distance from Denver.

What’s the earliest departure time from Denver to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Denver at 5:10 am and will be landing in Chicago at 8:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Denver to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Denver to Chicago jets off at 9:55 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$29
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Denver to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Denver to Chicago

  • Is there public transportation from downtown Denver to Denver Airport?

    Yes, Denver has a commuter train that takes you directly from the city center to the Denver International Airport (DEN). This is the most convenient public transit round, avoiding worrying about traffic and parking before your flight to Chicago. It takes about 30-40 minutes on the A-Line. You can expect it to cost around $10.50 per day.

  • What accessibility services are available for passengers flying out of Denver Airport?

    If you have reduced mobility and require assistance to catch your flight out of Denver International Airport (DEN), you can book the airport’s meet and assist service. This includes help from the terminal entrance, through TSA security, to your gate. Make sure you reserve it at least 48 hours before your departure time.

  • From which airport is it more convenient to get to Millennium Park?

    Both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) have direct subway routes to the iconic Millennium Park and The Bean. Nonetheless, the trip by train from Chicago Midway is shorter. From this airport, closer to the city center, you can be walking around Millennium Park in about 35 minutes if you take the Orange Line.

  • Where can I drop off my car rental in Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?

    For those dropping off their Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) rental car, the different agencies available at the airport are located at the Multi-Modal Facility outside the airport area. However, there are Airport Transit System shuttles that connect the MMF with all the different Chicago O’Hare terminals.

  • What are some good hotel options near Chicago Midway International Airport?

    The Hyatt Place is a modern hotel that is a 25-minute drive from downtown Chicago and a 6-minute drive from Chicago Midway International Airport. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a 4-star choice that is a 5-minute drive from the Ford City Mall and a 3-minute drive from the airport.

  • Is there anywhere to shower at O’Hare International Airport?

    If you would like to freshen up after your flight has landed, there are several places where you can shower in O’Hare International Airport. Both the American Airlines Admirals Club and United Club lounges have private showers that can be used by anyone with an access pass. The Hilton Athletic Club also has showers that can be used by guests.

  • What is there to do at Denver International Airport?

    If you enjoy art, make sure to look at the various art exhibits that are located inside of Denver International Airport, including several outdoor landscapes that contain small statues. If you like video games, head to one of the gaming booths that are located throughout all the terminals and can be rented for a small fee.

  • What shopping options are there at Denver International Airport?

    Because of its diverse selection of shops, Denver International Airport is a convenient place to purchase souvenirs and gifts. Bearfruit Jewelry is located near the A Gates and sells a variety of accessories, while Route 70 Clothing is located near the B Gates and offers apparel items.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Chicago was $29 for a one-way ticket and $57 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Denver and Chicago?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to Chicago?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Denver and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $272 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $295 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Denver to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Denver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Denver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Denver to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $47 or less one-way and $82 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re flying into Chicago for a long layover or just a short trip to the city, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has an on-site hotel. You’ll find the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel right across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and connected with underground walkways to the International Halls.
  • Upon your arrival at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), you can check out some of the art on display. There are various sculptures, murals, and paintings throughout the concourses. For instance, there’s the display of the Dauntless Diver airplane at the exit of Concourse A.
  • Hop on the Blue Line of the subway to get from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Downtown Chicago in just around 50 minutes. You can expect it to cost about $2-5.
  • Although it is possible to find direct flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago, sometimes it’s more convenient or affordable to book a route that has a layover in between. In this case, you can fly to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with Delta Airlines, stopping in Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP) on the way.
  • There are four different pet relief areas at Denver International Airport (DEN). Bring your furry friends here to stretch their legs and relieve themselves before your flight to Chicago. You’ll find one on Level 2 of each of the center cores of Concourses A, B, and C, and the northwest side of Level 2 in the Jeppesen Terminal.
  • When booking flights from Denver to Chicago, there are two primary airports that you can land at. If you will be staying in the northern region of the city, consider flying into O'Hare International Airport. If you will be staying in the southern region of the city, it is more convenient to fly into Chicago Midway International Airport.
  • An easy way to make your travel experience as quick and carefree as possible is to book a direct flight from Denver to Chicago. Spirit and Frontier Airlines offer a variety of tickets at budget-friendly prices, while United Airlines has an option to upgrade to a more comfortable seat for a small fee.
  • For those who are traveling for business, stop by the business center that is located near the B Gates of Denver International Airport. Equipped with high-speed Internet, desks, and fax and copying services, this center is a convenient place to work on your to-do list before boarding your flight.
  • If you are hungry after your flight has landed, check out some of the diverse dining options in O’Hare International Airport. Berghoff Cafe is a casual choice that is located in Terminal 1 and serves a variety of sandwiches, while Macaroni Grill is in Terminal 3 and has Italian-inspired cuisine.
  • To unwind before a long day of traveling, pay a visit to one of the A Massage locations near Gates A and B of Denver International Airport. These salons offer both table and chair massages, allowing travelers to melt their stress away before officially embarking on their travels.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Denver to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Denver Intl to Chicago

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +18 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Denver Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 6009 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.7Crew
7.3Food
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

Southwest has a serious issue with keeping their passengers in the dark about delays. They also appear to lack the necessary crews to deal with any sort of hiccup in their operations. The way they run their day-to-day operations is a joke. You are telling me that a hail storm in Denver, where hail storms are incredibly common, results in hours of delays due to every plane needing to be inspected for hail damage? Understandable, but there seems to be a skeleton crew of maintenance workers undergoing this daunting task. There was no particular order of inspecting planes, leading to some planes only having an hour delay or less in others having four or more just because of the luck of the draw of what plane got inspected with no consideration to how long the respective delay was. The entire time the passengers were told nothing except the fact that there was lightning in the area and the ground crews could not load the bags. This always happens that Southwest will incrementally delay a flight with no information given, leaving many frustrated passengers fuming once they find out that their flight is canceled. Don't make people wait around for hours at the airport giving them no information, just to keep them on the hook and prevent any action from being taken by the passengers in terms of finding alternate routes of transportation or accommodations for the night. How many hours of people's times do you think you waste by operating like this? How about having a fully staffed crew in one of your busiest hubs that is famous for severe weather that can effectively deal with a situation like this, or how about having planes on standby to quickly replace in case something like this happens, like all the other major airlines do. This is just like the Christmas fiasco but on a Denver scale, but again this is literally just from a single thunderstorm going over Denver in the spring. I'm glad I've stopped using Southwest as my primary airline and have switched to United. Every single time I fly Southwest, something has to come up. It's ridiculous and I seriously can't wait to finish using my miles so I don't have to deal with your garbage anymore. You used to be so good and I don't know why you thought you could just scrap your quality and expect people to deal with it. Oh, and I walked by someone getting CPR for over 5 minutes in the concourse. I hope he was ok. Southwest needs something similar.

2.0 Mediocrebrian, May 2024DEN - LAX
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Southwest has a serious issue with keeping their passengers in the dark about delays. They also appear to lack the necessary crews to deal with any sort of hiccup in their operations. The way they run their day-to-day operations is a joke. You are telling me that a hail storm in Denver, where hail storms are incredibly common, results in hours of delays due to every plane needing to be inspected for hail damage? Understandable, but there seems to be a skeleton crew of maintenance workers undergoing this daunting task. There was no particular order of inspecting planes, leading to some planes only having an hour delay or less in others having four or more just because of the luck of the draw of what plane got inspected with no consideration to how long the respective delay was. The entire time the passengers were told nothing except the fact that there was lightning in the area and the ground crews could not load the bags. This always happens that Southwest will incrementally delay a flight with no information given, leaving many frustrated passengers fuming once they find out that their flight is canceled. Don't make people wait around for hours at the airport giving them no information, just to keep them on the hook and prevent any action from being taken by the passengers in terms of finding alternate routes of transportation or accommodations for the night. How many hours of people's times do you think you waste by operating like this? How about having a fully staffed crew in one of your busiest hubs that is famous for severe weather that can effectively deal with a situation like this, or how about having planes on standby to quickly replace in case something like this happens, like all the other major airlines do. This is just like the Christmas fiasco but on a Denver scale, but again this is literally just from a single thunderstorm going over Denver in the spring. I'm glad I've stopped using Southwest as my primary airline and have switched to United. Every single time I fly Southwest, something has to come up. It's ridiculous and I seriously can't wait to finish using my miles so I don't have to deal with your garbage anymore. You used to be so good and I don't know why you thought you could just scrap your quality and expect people to deal with it. Oh, and I walked by someone getting CPR for over 5 minutes in the concourse. I hope he was ok. Southwest needs something similar.

Delay after delay after delay. Very disappointing I am about ready to give up on Southwest. One of the crewmembers sat and played games on her phone for the entire trip from Chicago to Baltimore. Unbelievable, very unprofessional, and very disappointing.

It was good. I wish you had gluten free snacks for my husband.

Flight had over 6 people in wheel chairs and there was only 1 gate agent. Very impressed though in how Maddie handled having to efficiency move that many people by herself. We still nursed in a timely manner.

Seat were uncomfortable. Snacks were a bag of hard mix things.

Plane was a little better as it was not a sold out plane so it was slightly better to sit in the seats but they are making the seats smaller and smaller

The plane was not very clean. Lots of napkins and kleenex on the floor and in the seat pocket

Late flight lead to a snowball effect. Deicing and more.

I loved that the flight was not as full, so we were able to have seats available between us. I just wish wipes are available as we board so that we can clean our areas, as the window area was quite dirty in my case, on both legs of this trip, and it was hard getting the flight attendant's attention for this. She also seemed a bit stingy with the free drinks. I asked for two cups of drinks; she brought one and then waited until I fell asleep and brought the other. Not sure why...

Easy boarding, but no power at the seats and no television wasn’t a good experience.

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Everything was very good. Boarding and takeoff were on time and organized. Had a good flight

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Flight was delayed by over an hour and gate checked bags took 15 minutes to be delivered to the jet bridge.

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

Delayed for maintenance issue?? Should have been addressed before boarding. Put my bag on an earlier flight, but didn’t ask if I wanted to change to an earlier flight. Arrived to find my bag locked up and no agent to be found when I landed.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Fecal matter in seat back pocket. Presumably from a kids diaper.

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

Everything was good, 20/30 minutes late waiting on a crew member. It’s hard to keep employees. Or serious employees I know. I remember one flight from Houston of Frontiers was almost 18 hours late. And another 4 hours late very poor. But I would rather be late and safe than the on the news. Thank you.

Bought seats on the flight and they were supposed to be 2 and a jumpseat. Plane clearly changed and it was a regular 3 seat row. Asked for a refund and was denied. If I wanted to sit next to someone else I wouldn't have bought the seats..

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

It’s a cheap airline and I wish if they had better seats.

Seats are cramped and uncomfortable. You have to pay for everything and it is very expensive.

For a busy travel season, everything was clearly marked, correct, and smooth. My favorite travel description is “UNEVENTFUL,” and this trip met the mark!

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