Flying from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the main airport in Chicago. Look for flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) that take off from this terminal.
The average duration of a direct Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport flight is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Montrose Regional Airport is located in Montrose. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
You can choose from 3 direct services a week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 8:45am departure from ORD to MTJ.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to MTJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Book your direct flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier offers services from ORD.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between ORD and MTJ is United.
United leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 89.47% of its services arriving as scheduled.
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to MTJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport flight:
Flights that take off from RFD arrive at their final stop on schedule 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Reserve a hotel near MTJ if you have a late flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
You'll find MTJ at 2100 Airport Road.
Getting from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to central Montrose
Montrose Regional Airport to central Montrose is about 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Currently, R 2,615 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,764. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to MTJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
March is when most people book flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Visit Montrose in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Montrose is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Chicago to MTJ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Montrose
After booking your flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montrose:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose Botanic Gardens and Montrose County Historical Museum are highlights which should be on any good Montrose itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Montrose, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 290 kilometres northeast to Denver to check off its leading attractions. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Colorado Springs is another standout destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres east of Montrose. No trip is complete without visiting Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
