Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours 32 minutes. Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Each week, there are 157 flights from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. The first flight from DEN to ORD is at 05:00 and the latest is at 22:11.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DEN and ORD include:
Eppley Airfield
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is C$56. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$112. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from DEN to ORD.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
The journey from central Denver to Denver International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Denver International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DEN to ORD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
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