Cheap flights from Montrose (MTJ) to Chicago (CHI) from $168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MTJ — CHI
Sep 25 — Oct 21

The best prices from Montrose County to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Montrose (MTJ) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best MTJ to CHI flight in 2023: compare Montrose to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$168
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From Montrose County to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Montrose County to Chicago (CHI)

MTJ - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 20%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 33 days in advance, which can save you up to 62% on flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 33 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $594. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $715.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Montrose, Colorado. Prices for February average $535 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $379. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a February flight can save you 46% on your journey compared to booking in October

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago (MTJ - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Montrose to Chicago

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Cheap United Airlines flights from Montrose to Chicago

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Cheap Montrose to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

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Montrose to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Montrose found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Chicago from Montrose

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One-way flights to Chicago from Montrose

The cheapest one-way flights from Montrose to Chicago
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Price

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Thu 11/9

1 stop10h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/13

1 stop23h 11m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Mon 11/6

1 stop19h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/11

1 stop19h 54m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Wed 11/15

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/20

1 stop18h 11m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Tue 12/26

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/31

Nonstop3h 20m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Thu 11/9

1 stop21h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/13

2 stops17h 27m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Tue 12/26

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/31

1 stop6h 22m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Thu 12/21

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/25

Nonstop3h 20m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Tue 12/26

1 stop19h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/31

1 stop6h 22m

Montrose CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

MTJ - ORD

MTJORD

Montrose County

Tue 12/26

1 stop8h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/31

1 stop8h 00m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

To help decide which airline to fly from Montrose to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Montrose to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Montrose to Chicago?

Located just 2.3 mi from the city center, Montrose County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Montrose. Booking flights from Montrose County (MTJ) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily outbound flight to Chicago from 1 airline.

Can I find flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $349, but on average you can expect to pay $454.

Are there nonstop flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 2 direct flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago is less than $422.

Are there last-minute flights available from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago for under $600?

There are currently 6+ open flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $600.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $349. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $400 and $588, respectively. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $168. Users have also found prices from $229 and $328 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Montrose, Colorado to Chicago? While on average our users pay $670, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $204. The most popular route (Montrose County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $349.

What does MTJ to ORD mean?

MTJ stands for Montrose County Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Alternative routes for Montrose to Chicago

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Top airline flying from Montrose to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Montrose to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$340Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Montrose to Chicago

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Weekly flight availability from Montrose to Chicago

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