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$187 Find Cheap Flights from Montrose to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Montrose to Chicago (MTJ-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montrose to Chicago 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 Montrose to Chicago

Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 8:57 pmMTJ-ORD
5h 20m1 stop
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10:34 pm - 1:47 pmORD-MTJ
16h 13m2 stops
$331American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 7:24 amMTJ-ORD
15h 47m2 stops
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10:34 pm - 10:02 amORD-MTJ
12h 28m2 stops
$343American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 30
American Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 11:46 pmMTJ-ORD
8h 09m1 stop
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5:00 am - 9:57 amORD-MTJ
5h 57m1 stop
$349American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 30
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 11:40 pmMTJ-ORD
10h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:00 pmORD-MTJ
6h 00m1 stop
$364Southwest
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 5:10 pmMTJ-ORD
3h 05mnonstop
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8:45 am - 11:05 amORD-MTJ
3h 20mnonstop
$409United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 5:08 pmMTJ-ORD
3h 08mnonstop
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10:56 am - 2:28 pmORD-MTJ
4h 32m1 stop
$419United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 6:30 amMTJ-ORD
14h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 8:22 pmORD-MTJ
6h 29m1 stop
$436United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 12:05 amMTJ-MDW
11h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 11:10 amMDW-MTJ
6h 45m1 stop
$460Southwest
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Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 7:43 amMTJ-ORD
15h 13m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:19 am - 8:22 pmORD-MTJ
14h 03m2 stops
$473United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 12:05 amMTJ-MDW
11h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 11:10 amMDW-MTJ
5h 00m1 stop
$505Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montrose to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montrose to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Montrose to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Montrose to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Montrose to Chicago cost $582 and was between Montrose (MTJ) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $582.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montrose to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montrose to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Montrose to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montrose to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montrose to Chicago, 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 Montrose to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $568 and $450 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montrose to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $299, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$187
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Montrose to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Montrose to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Montrose to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Montrose to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Montrose to Chicago was $187 for a one-way ticket and $331 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Montrose and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Montrose to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Montrose to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Montrose County. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Montrose to Chicago?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Montrose to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Montrose to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Montrose and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Montrose to Chicago?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Montrose to Chicago on on Wednesday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Montrose to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $438 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $458 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montrose to Chicago?

    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 Montrose to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Montrose 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 Montrose to Chicago?

    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 with an airline and back to Montrose with another airline.

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

    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 from Montrose 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 Montrose to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $303 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Montrose to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Montrose County to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Montrose County Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Montrose County to Chicago

Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Montrose to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montrose 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.0Food
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Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

6.0 GoodStyron, Jun 2025SRQ - MDW
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Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

My original flight was extremely delayed but I was able to join the standby list for an earlier flight. I was grateful for this feature but I wish I could’ve gotten my standby confirmation sooner.

I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

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

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

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

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

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