Cheap flights from Denver to Chicago
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Denver to Chicago and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $86 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago is currently $86 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $42 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 22 | The cheapest one-way flight from Denver to Chicago is currently $42 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $71 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 15 — Sun, Jan 18 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago is currently $71 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $315 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Denver to Chicago is currently $315 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $366 | AmericanNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago is currently $366 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Denver to Chicago takes 2 hr 15 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Denver to Chicago per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| February Cheapest | Typical prices: $75–160 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $145–215 |
Popular airlines from Denver to Chicago
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Denver to Chicago in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $187Typical price: $165–33053 weekly nonstop flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day2551 weekly connecting flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $157Typical price: $165–35568 weekly nonstop flightsDEN - ORDEvery day1049 weekly connecting flightsDEN - ORDEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $187Typical price: $170–37520 weekly nonstop flightsDEN - ORDEvery day246 weekly connecting flightsDEN - ORDEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $86Typical price: $95–2259 weekly nonstop flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day58 weekly connecting flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day
- VolarisNonstop9 weekly nonstop flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day36 weekly connecting flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day
- Deltafrom $197Typical price: $215–520286 weekly connecting flightsDEN - MDW, ORDEvery day
Popular airports near Denver
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Denver center and popularity with travelers.
- Denver International Airport (DEN)DenverUnited States39 min19 mi
- Colorado Springs Airport (COS)Colorado SpringsUnited States1 hr 27 min66 mi
- Centennial Airport (APA)DenverUnited States28 min14 mi
- Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)VailUnited States2 hr 19 min103 mi
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States29 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 27 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 59 min165 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Denver to Chicago
The cheapest flights from Denver to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $75 to $160.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $86. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $42.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Denver to Chicago is $187, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
- The cheapest United flight from Denver to Chicago is $157, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
- The cheapest American flight from Denver to Chicago is $187, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Denver to Chicago is $86, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Denver to Chicago is $197, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago starts at $86 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $42 and departs on Thu, Jan 22.
2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Denver to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Denver to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Denver to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Denver to Chicago.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 68 nonstop flights and 1,049 connecting flights per week. United flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 53 nonstop flights and 2,551 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Other popular airlines flying from Denver to Chicago are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 68 nonstop flights and 1,049 connecting flights per week. United flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 53 nonstop flights and 2,551 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Other popular airlines flying from Denver to Chicago are:
- American offers 20 nonstop flights and 246 connecting flights per week. American flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Frontier offers 9 nonstop flights and 58 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Volaris offers 9 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Volaris flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Delta offers 286 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $86. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $42.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Denver to Chicago is $187, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
- The cheapest United flight from Denver to Chicago is $157, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
- The cheapest American flight from Denver to Chicago is $187, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Denver to Chicago is $86, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Denver to Chicago is $197, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
Southwest, Frontier, Volaris, United and American fly direct from Denver to Chicago.
- There are 53 Southwest direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 68 United direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 American direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 Frontier direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 Volaris direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Denver and Chicago at price $315 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
Southwest, Frontier, Volaris, United and American fly direct from Denver to Chicago.
- There are 53 Southwest direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 68 United direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 American direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 Frontier direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 Volaris direct flights from Denver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Denver to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Denver and Chicago start at $71 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Denver to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Denver and Chicago start at $366 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Denver and Chicago start at $86 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
To book business class trips from Denver to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Denver and Chicago starts at $315 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Denver and Chicago at price $315 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Denver to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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