Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

Flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone.

Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone pass through?

Connecting flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 89% of one-stop connections • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

On the Chicago to West Yellowstone route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $459 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $851: a $392 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago to West Yellowstone. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 57m and 7h 28m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

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.

Have flight prices from Chicago to West Yellowstone changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $469 to $1,592. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 28m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between Chicago and West Yellowstone?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to West Yellowstone flight?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone range from $378 to $711, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

United Airlines ($469) and Delta ($779) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chicago to West Yellowstone according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Chicago to West Yellowstone route. 89% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $285. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago to West Yellowstone which airport offers the shortest layover?

Salt Lake City (SLC) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago to West Yellowstone layovers at 273 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 14

6:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 9:52 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$469United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 9:43 amWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$590United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

7:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

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18h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$590United Airlines

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7:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 7:36 amWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 31m2 stops Denver Intl Lambert-St Louis

$672United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 10:29 amWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 24m2 stops Denver Intl Sioux City Sioux Gateway

$675United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 10:29 amWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 24m2 stops Denver Intl Sioux City Sioux Gateway

$675United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

7:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 9:52 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$703United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

7:00 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

2:05 pm - 9:00 amWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

$732United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

7:45 am - 12:28 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

5h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 6:04 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City

$779Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

7:45 am - 12:28 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

5h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$789Delta

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Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

7:07 am - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

28h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 9:38 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 09m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$716Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

7:07 am - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

28h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 9:38 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 09m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$716Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:27 pm - 5:21 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

23h 54m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Denver Intl

5:45 pm - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

$827United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

2:50 pm - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

20h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$859Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

2:50 pm - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

20h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$859Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

7:45 am - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

28h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$921Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

7:45 am - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

28h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City

11:29 am - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$921Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20

8:10 pm - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

18h 10m2 stops New York LaGuardia Denver Intl

6:00 pm - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$922United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

8:10 pm - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

18h 10m2 stops New York LaGuardia Denver Intl

5:45 pm - 11:59 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

$922United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

2:50 pm - 10:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WYS West Yellowstone

20h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

1:09 pm - 10:00 pmWYS West Yellowstone-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 51m1 stop Salt Lake City

$930Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to West Yellowstone flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to West Yellowstone?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone start at $469. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $378 to $711. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $469 on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest Chicago to West Yellowstone flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to West Yellowstone routes. They average around $582 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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When to book flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone

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Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to West Yellowstone?
Flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone.
Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone pass through?
Connecting flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 89% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone?
On the Chicago to West Yellowstone route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $459 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $851: a $392 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Chicago to West Yellowstone?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago to West Yellowstone. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 57m and 7h 28m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to West Yellowstone?
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.
Have flight prices from Chicago to West Yellowstone changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $469 to $1,592. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to West Yellowstone?
Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 28m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between Chicago and West Yellowstone?
West Yellowstone is 1 hour behind Chicago (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to West Yellowstone flight?
Round-trip flights from Chicago to West Yellowstone range from $378 to $711, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $459 - about $392 less than Sunday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to West Yellowstone trip for June. Fares historically average $448 round-trip in that month - typically $297 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to West Yellowstone Airport.
- Yellowstone Country Inn
- Best Western Weston Inn
- White Buffalo Hotel

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