Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 886
miles
1,426
kilometers
770
nautical miles

🕐 2h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 E (75°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
886 1,418
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
886 1,418
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
886 1,329
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
886 1,329
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
886 1,772
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
886 1,329
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Denver and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to ORD route connects Denver, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 886 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 75° from Denver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 886 miles (1,426 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to ORD typically take around 2h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 886 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.