$38 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Colorado

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Colorado, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Best Colorado Flight Deals from Chicago

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Denver
Denvernonstop$82
Aspen
Aspen1 stop$274
Grand Junction
Grand Junction1 stop$289

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Colorado

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Colorado that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Colorado

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Colorado.
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Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:02 amORD-DEN
3h 02mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:22 pm - 11:52 pmDEN-ORD
2h 30mnonstop
$82Frontier
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Sun, May 25 - Thu, May 29
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:02 amORD-DEN
3h 02mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:22 pm - 11:52 pmDEN-ORD
2h 30mnonstop
$83Frontier
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Sun, May 25 - Thu, May 29
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 11:33 pmORD-DEN
2h 48mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:32 amDEN-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$151American Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Sun, May 11
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 10:25 pmMDW-DEN
2h 45mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 10:50 pmDEN-MDW
2h 25mnonstop
$151Southwest
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 7:15 pmORD-DEN
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 11:05 pmDEN-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$155Southwest
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Sat, May 17 - Tue, May 20
American Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 5:07 pmORD-DEN
2h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:32 amDEN-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$160American Airlines
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Thu, May 8 - Sun, May 11
United Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 6:45 amORD-DEN
2h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 10:41 pmDEN-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
$178United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 6:45 amORD-DEN
2h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:10 pmDEN-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$182United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 30
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8:14 pm - 4:00 amORD-DEN
8h 46m1 stop
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8:30 am - 7:09 pmDEN-ORD
9h 39m1 stop
Fri, May 2 - Sun, May 4
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6:17 pm - 6:45 pmORD-DEN
25h 28m1 stop
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8:21 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
Thu, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 23

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Colorado flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Colorado flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Colorado.
The cheapest ticket to Colorado from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Denver, at $84 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $112.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colorado?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Colorado depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Colorado is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $172 on average. Morning departures are around 60% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colorado is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $317.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Colorado?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $710, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Colorado, 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 Chicago to Colorado is September, when tickets cost $152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $230 and $207 respectively.

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

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

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Colorado, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Colorado, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Denver

FAQs - booking Colorado flights

  • Are the pet relief areas at Denver International Airport (DEN)?

    In the Denver International Airport indoor pet relief area, travelers with pets and service animals can unwind and engage in enjoyable activities with their pets. The post-security center cores of gates A, B, and C are where you'll find the pet rest areas. The pet relief area includes an automatic hand dryer, wall-mounted faucet, paper towel dispenser, soap dispenser, artificial turf ground, artificial rock, and drainage.

  • Is there a nursing room at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS)?

    There are two Family Care Rooms located within security on the main Concourse of the Colorado Springs Airport . These rooms are available to nursing moms arriving at COS from Chicago. Both areas may be found between Gates 4 and 6, while the other pet relief area can be found between Gates 8 and 10. The rooms provide a waste bin, chair, a baby changing table, a faucet with running water, and a comfy seat.

  • Are there hotels near Denver International Airport (DEN) that offer complimentary airport shuttle services?

    Travelers who arrive late at the Denver International Airport (DEN) do not need to worry. Several hotels in Colorado offer free shuttle service from the airport. You can reserve a room in one of the hotels where you can stay during your vacation in Colorado. Some of the hotels are only 10-minute drive from the airport. Additionally, the airport has a layover room for travelers to rest and spend time before proceeding with their journey.

  • Are there facilities for people with reduced mobility at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is wheelchair-accessible. The airport has a motorized passenger lift that offers access to the adult changing table, an accessible wall-mount toilet, accessible showers, and a sink. In the rooms, there are emergency pull wires linked to O'Hare Communication Center. All of the buttons on the elevator panels have Braille and raised numbers. Every airline offers wheelchair assistance to the customer.

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

    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 Chicago to Colorado.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Colorado 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 Chicago to Colorado?

    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 from Chicago to Colorado with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Chicago to Colorado 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 cheap flights to Colorado

  • San Luis Valley Regional (ALS) is a perfect destination airport for those traveling from Chicago to southern parts of Colorado. You can take a one-stop flight aboard United Airlines, American Airlines, or Key Lime Airlines.
  • If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind after a long and tiring flight from Chicago, you can visit one of the several lounges at the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado. Admirals Club, managed by American Airlines, is located at level 2 of Concourse A past security check offers a variety of refreshments for clients.
  • Most of Chicago's airports will allow you to book a trip to Colorado's Denver International Airport (DEN). United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer direct flights from the airport to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • You can take a cab or bus for a trip into downtown Colorado Springs Airport (COS). To go downtown quickly and easily, a cab is your best bet. The trip to downtown Colorado Springs, only 19 km (12 miles) from the airport, will take around 20 minutes.
  • United Airlines offers nonstop service from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago to Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL). This service is available to passengers departing from Chicago and intending to fly directly to the northern part of Colorado.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Colorado

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Colorado. 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4282 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
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After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025MSY - DEN
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After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

For the first time in a long time we had a flawless experience with Southwest. Both flights were early and no mechanical errors at all. We were shocked and pleasantly surprised 😮.

One of the crew performed a hilarious skit to accompany the standard instructions. Passengers enjoyed it so much they applauded at the end!

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

It was really nice! I appreciate the gate attendant allowing families with small children to board early on in the process… that was very helpful! The internet service didn’t work with the app I was trying to use even though I paid the $8… other than that it was great! Oh and I should’ve asked for the whole cranberry cocktail can. That cup was about 2 sips…

A bit expensive for the overall service; but the flight departed on time and arrived early.

I love no assigned seats and bags fly free. If Private Equity gets their way and forces Southwest to change they will be everyone else and I will stop being loyal to them. DON'T CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS MODEL!!!

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

The plane failed preflight inspection, so we sat there for 90 mins while they tried to fix it. Ultimately, everything was remedied and we made our connecting flight; instead of a 2 hour layover at the airport, we spent it waiting on the plane.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. It was disappointing even for a budget airline.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

Stuck in Phoenix for two days, not even a hotel voucher offered.

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

Flight got delayed for 3.5 hours, and for the first hour after the departure time there was no update from the gate folks...

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