Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Airport (EGE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Flights from ORD to EGE start from 09:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:00 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your ORD to EGE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Vail (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers ORD to EGE flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 76.92% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and EGE:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
R 3,457 is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,787. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to EGE, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to EGE.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Eagle County Airport (EGE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EGE if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Eagle County Airport rental car and explore Vail and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Eagle County Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to central Vail
Eagle County Airport to central Vail has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport is November, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vail based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vail, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to EGE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vail. Around 121 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Colorado Springs, about 161 kilometres south-east of Vail. US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) are among its highlights.
