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

• Earliest: departs at 12:29 pm and lands at 3:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:29 pm and lands at 3:38 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Montrose to Chicago.

A nonstop flight from Montrose to Chicago takes 3h 09m, covering 1,091 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.

Round-trip flights from Montrose to Chicago range from $357 to $530, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $401 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $509 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $1,516. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Montrose to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $214, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

Connecting flights from Montrose to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Montrose to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $602, a difference of $236.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Montrose and Chicago.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 6h 55m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Montrose to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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