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Cheapest round-trip
$178
Typical prices: $163-$308
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$179
Typical prices: $184-$335
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Cheap Flights from Denver to O'Hare Intl (DEN-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to O'Hare Intl

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:17 pm - 12:24 am
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2h 49mnonstop
$178Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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2h 54mnonstop
$179Frontier
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$180Frontier
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$181Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
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Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
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Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 29
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to O'Hare Intl flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Denver, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $342 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Frontier and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on American Airlines and DEN

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Cheapest flight$102
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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Flights from Denver to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Denver to O'Hare Intl 
JoanneFlew with United Airlines
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Jun 2026
The runway to gate took a bit of time. So if you have a short layover pay for a seat up front .
AdamFlew with Southwest
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Oct 2024
Arriving T5 at ORD on Southwest is often a LONG walk, with no moving walkways going out, to baggage claim / pickup.
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Jan 2024
Big airport. Make sure you have enough time between flights for rest, eating, etc…

FAQs for booking Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Does DEN have good places to sleep inside the airport?

    There are several spots in the airport to sleep, such gates A56-70 and the far end of concourse A. These areas have chairs without armrests that you can stretch out on. Additionally, when you move towards the other side of the concourse, there are 8 massage chairs. Near the entrance of the lounges on the third floor, there are a number of mini beds and resting chairs. Close to gates C26-28 on concourse C, you will find come curved couches. Another area with armrest-free chairs is terminal A and in the Jeppesen Terminal.

  • What are my transport options when at DEN?

    If you're traveling to one of the hotels near the airport, you can use the shuttle services that run between the hotels and the airport. If you want to board one, go to the outside doors 505-507 at level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal. Limousine services are also available though you need to make prior arrangements. There are public trains which are cheaper than any other means of transport. the routes available are 169L, 145X, AT, AB and AA. The final option is the taxi and shared-ride services which are the fastest way to get to Denver city center.

  • Are there salon and spa services at ORD?

    If you are looking for massages, facials, and more, go to gate H6 or H1 of terminal 3 or gate B12 of terminal 1 to find the Terminal Gateway Spa. Alternatively, head over to gate M10 of terminal 5 orf the XpressSpa. If you are looking for a barber shop, you can find one between the parking garage and terminal 2.

  • Which airport lounges are available at ORD?

    You can decide to abandon the less comfortable waiting chairs in the terminals for more comfort at the Air France VIP lounge at gate M7 at terminal 5. Another accessible lounge is the American Airlines Admirals Club on concourses L, K/H, and G in terminal 1. The Swissport Lounge is found close to gates M8 and M7 in terminal 5 with the United Club being on concourses F and C in terminal 1 and on concourse B in terminal 2. Additionally, the Delta Sky Club is available at gate E6 on concourse E of terminal 2. The USO lounge can be found at the ticket counter area for Northwest in the mezzanine level of terminal 2 and mezzanine level at rotunda in terminal 3.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $102 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Denver and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    When flying out of Denver you will be using Denver Intl. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Denver and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $278 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $359 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Denver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Denver to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $156 or less one-way and $276 or less round-trip.
  • There are a number of charging stations at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) ideal for charging laptops and phones, they can be found in terminals 5, 3, 2, and 1. In the gate areas, there are built-in power outlets on the individual seats.
  • Head on to the arrival level of terminal 5 and gates C18 and B7 of terminal 1 in ORD to make inquiries at the information desks.
  • If you want to post some letters from the airport, you’ll find mailboxes at terminals 5, 3, 2 and 1 at ORD.
  • Duty-free shopping is available at Denver International Airport (DEN) at the mezzanine and center core areas of gate B and the center core of gate A. You will find a number of different shops.
  • Each of the concourses at DEN has a water bottle filling station where you can quench your thirst for free. Make sure to take a refillable bottle with you.

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Denver Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Denver Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Denver to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

No space for our carryon and needed to check at plane before boarding !

I always know what to expect from Southwest - friendly crew, on time departures. I like getting free baggage. The app works great and the in-flight entertainment passes the time.

Delay after delay after delay. Very disappointing I am about ready to give up on Southwest. One of the crewmembers sat and played games on her phone for the entire trip from Chicago to Baltimore. Unbelievable, very unprofessional, and very disappointing.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

Flight was delayed by over an hour and gate checked bags took 15 minutes to be delivered to the jet bridge.

We have taken this flight before and it is a tight connection and they were late out of denver and did not wait for us. The plane was there and the departure time had not passed but would not let us on. Next flight is very late and a connection through Newark - a big mess. Sooooo appreciate them holding the plane so we could catch the connection.

Upgrade planes to have larger overhead bins, especially on this popular route and first class. Easy flight to Chicago, good service in first class. Can't wait for seatback entertainment to be brought back. I like the free wifi and messaging with T-Mobile. Although, the tray tables are not big enough to work even on a small laptop - so why is it called "business" class?

The planes can use an actual cleaning. The armrest and seats do not appear to be cleaned on this one and most other planes.

Flight was delayed…once landed at ORD, no gates were available so made us wait for 56 minutes after we landed to let us out of the aircraft!

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

We had a mechanical delay which made us 90 minutes late (9:30 PM) then land and put into the penalty box because a plane was in our gate? What the hell! We should get priority.Damn American.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

weather delay of almost 2 hours then we landed and our gate wasn't available so we waited another 30 min

Delayed flight more than I hour. When boarding we spent some additional time on the plane before takeoff ....

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

It was great. It was just a commuter so I splurged on first class and it was wonderful. Wish all seats were this spacious. Enjoyed it and will do it again.

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

A nightmare. Scheduled flight delayed 2 hours then cancelled because pilot timed out . Unable to find another pilot. Really?! Weather certainly a factor, but JetBlue seemed totally unprepared for the chaos that ensued when flight routes were cancelled. More cancelled flights, finally many of us who had been bumped from other flights were allowed to board a Boston bound plane around 3:00am, delay after delay, sat on tarmac for another half hour while pilot dealt with weight distribution issues (?), arrived in Boston 4:30. Crew were wonderful- same attendants all day and night and they were exhausted. Fortunately for me and my son that Boston was our final destination, not so lucky for many who missed connecting flights.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

It's not JetBlues fault but there was a smell on the plane (possibly other travelers) and 3 children behind me that never quit whining. Soccor fans that were very loud. Pilot brought the plane down from high altitude quickly, dropping us hu dress of feet at a time. I've never felt that intense of dropping on other airlines (usually fly Southwest Airlines). But I arrived safely and I'm thankful for that.

Seats were great, the staff was great, and the food was about the best I've had on a plane, and is especially the best of any US-based carrier I've flown. Free Wi-Fi was also great.

The flight was delayed 14 hours and communication was very poor. No one seemed to know what was happening and the gate agent was trying to help people for several flights. She was by herself trying to help 100s of people.

Domestic flights are good. Just stay away from international travel

Flight left 2 hours late with no explanation as to the delay

Smooth boarding and friendly crew. Unfortunately as soon as we boarded the unit that provides air circulation failed. The pilot informed us and requested maintenance technicians to check it out. The plane became uncomfortably warm without any fresh air coming in. Plus the repair delayed our departure. I am glad the maintenance crew were able to fix the problem. I also was without use of my tv monitor for the first 1/3rd of the trip.

I volunteered to let them put my carry on suitcase in the baggage storage area. But when we landed I was told it was being unloaded IN A DIFFERENT TERMINAL! I had to walk (painful for me) a long way to retrieve my bag and my ride had to move from the waiting area they were in to a totally different one. Not happy.

It was awful everything about it terrible I will never ever ever ride it again

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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