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Among airlines operating Chicago to Colorado Springs flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Colorado Springs. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Colorado Springs (COS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $307 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $367 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Chicago to Colorado Springs route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $432, a difference of $110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Colorado Springs flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Colorado Springs are Garden of the Gods, United States Air Force Academy and Phantom Canyon Brewing Company. These are among the most viewed places in Colorado Springs on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Colorado Springs:

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:46 am
• Latest: departs at 7:52 pm and lands at 10:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $368. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Colorado Springs takes 3h 01m, covering 922 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Chicago to Colorado Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 5h 37m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 04m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Chicago (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs range from $296 to $467, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Colorado Springs flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue