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Denver Airport Information
When you are looking for flights from Denver, use Orbitz.com to find the best deals among most of the major air passenger carriers. You will fly out of the Denver International Airport, which is approximately 28 miles east of Denver's downtown area. The trip should take you 35 to 40 minutes, but be sure to leave yourself extra time if you are heading out during rush hour.
Airport Parking in Denver
You will have several parking choices once you reach the Denver airport. There are two long-term garages on each side of the airport, which charge a daily rate of $21. These are located just outside the terminals. The two economy lots only charge $11 per day, and they offer free shuttle service from your car to the terminals. The Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot is located on East 75th Avenue, and charges a mere $7 per day for parking. Shuttle service runs every 10 minutes to the terminals. If you have purchased your air ticket from Orbitz.com, you may have saved enough to warrant using the airport's valet parking service, which costs $30 per day.
Ground Transportation in Denver
If you're not taking much luggage with you, you might want to consider taking the RTD public bus to the airport. There are also several private car and limousine services that will get you there on time. Expect a taxi from the downtown area to the airport to cost you between $60 and $70.
Restaurants in the Denver Airport
The Denver airport has plenty of amenities, so you don't have to worry about stopping for coffee on your way to the airport. Each terminal has a wide selection of eateries from fast food to fine wine and full sit-down meals. Enjoy your travels, wherever they may take you, and don't forget to use Orbtiz.com the next time you are looking for the best flights from Denver International Airport.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located on West O'Hare, approximately 18 miles from downtown Chicago. It has hubs for every major airline that offers flights to Chicago, including American Airlines, British Airways and JetBlue. The Chicago Midway International Airport is located on South Cicero Avenue, approximately 12 miles from downtown Chicago. Seven airlines service Midway airport, including Air Tran, Delta and Southwest Airlines. Orbitz.com searches flights arriving at both airports so you get the best prices.
Transportation from the Airport
Both airports offer public transportation via Chicago's elevated train system. The tickets cost $2.25, or you can purchase an all-day pass for $5.75. Taxi services are also available from both airports. Cab fares to downtown Chicago range from $35 to $45. If you want to rent a car for the duration of your stay, Orbitz.com can reserve a vehicle for you. Both airports have onsite rental car facilities.
Weather in Chicago
Summer temperatures in Chicago range from 66 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, and the temperatures during the winter months range from 18 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicago is prone to heavy snowfall during the winter months, so most vacationers travel to Chicago during the summer. However, if you use Orbitz.com and schedule your trip during the off-peak travel season, it's easy to find cheap flights to Chicago.
Highlights and Attractions
Orbitz.com not only helps you find cheap flights to Chicago, but can also help you purchase tickets to the Sears Tower or make reservations for guided city tours.
Cheap flights from Denver to Chicago
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 8 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$122 |
| Return Sat, Feb 9 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sun, Feb 17 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$122 |
| Return Fri, Feb 22 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 2 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$122 |
| Return Sat, Feb 9 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 8 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$126 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 8 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$126 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sun, Mar 24 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$320 |
| Return Sun, Mar 31 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 25 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$126 |
| Return Sat, Apr 27 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 11 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$126 |
| Return Tue, Apr 16 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Denver to Chicago
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 18 | Denver (DEN) | Chicago (MDW) |
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$126 |
| Return Thu, Apr 25 | Chicago (MDW) | Denver (DEN) |
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Flight facts
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- 22 direct flights are operating from Denver to Chicago today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 2h 21m.
- American Airlines flight 1210 (12:00 AM GMT, McDonnell Douglas MD-83) is today's earliest available flight from Denver to Chicago.
- United Airlines flight 1635 (1:50 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Denver to Chicago.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Denver to Chicago (Frontier Airlines flight 541, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 2h 13m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Denver to Chicago (American Airlines flight 1210, McDonnell Douglas MD-83) takes 2h 35m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Denver to Chicago
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| DEN | CHI | Sat, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 19 | $121 |
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| DEN | CHI | Thu, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 26 | $125 |
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| DEN | CHI | Tue, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 23 | $125 |
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| DEN | CHI | Fri, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 21 | $127 |
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| DEN | CHI | Thu, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 3 | $172 |
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| DEN | CHI | Fri, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 5 | $201 |
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| DEN | CHI | Sat, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 24 | $280 |
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| DEN | CHI | Wed, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 12 | $453 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| American Airlines | AA1210 | DEN | 6:00 AM | ORD | 9:35 AM | M83 | 2hr 35min |
| Frontier Airlines | F9535 | DEN | 8:20 AM | MDW | 11:37 AM | 318 | 2hr 17min |
| United Airlines | UA682 | DEN | 8:36 AM | ORD | 12:00 PM | 777 | 2hr 24min |
| US Airways | US6146 | DEN | 8:36 AM | ORD | 12:00 PM | 777 | 2hr 24min |
| American Airlines | AA3613 | DEN | 9:35 AM | ORD | 1:00 PM | CR7 | 2hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA618 | DEN | 10:11 AM | ORD | 1:35 PM | 752 | 2hr 24min |
| US Airways | US6080 | DEN | 10:11 AM | ORD | 1:35 PM | 752 | 2hr 24min |
| United Airlines | UA478 | DEN | 11:14 AM | ORD | 2:36 PM | 752 | 2hr 22min |
| US Airways | US6820 | DEN | 11:14 AM | ORD | 2:36 PM | 752 | 2hr 22min |
| Frontier Airlines | F9531 | DEN | 11:45 AM | MDW | 3:01 PM | 318 | 2hr 16min |
| United Airlines | UA1706 | DEN | 12:46 PM | ORD | 4:08 PM | 739 | 2hr 22min |
| American Airlines | AA3765 | DEN | 12:55 PM | ORD | 4:20 PM | CR7 | 2hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA253 | DEN | 1:50 PM | ORD | 5:10 PM | 752 | 2hr 20min |
| US Airways | US6152 | DEN | 1:50 PM | ORD | 5:10 PM | 752 | 2hr 20min |
| Frontier Airlines | F9539 | DEN | 3:00 PM | MDW | 6:15 PM | 318 | 2hr 15min |
| United Airlines | UA458 | DEN | 3:51 PM | ORD | 7:13 PM | 752 | 2hr 22min |
| US Airways | US6158 | DEN | 3:51 PM | ORD | 7:13 PM | 752 | 2hr 22min |
| American Airlines | AA1558 | DEN | 4:45 PM | ORD | 8:10 PM | M83 | 2hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA224 | DEN | 5:29 PM | ORD | 8:45 PM | 319 | 2hr 16min |
| US Airways | US6598 | DEN | 5:29 PM | ORD | 8:45 PM | 319 | 2hr 16min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
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7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
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4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Airports in Denver, CO, US
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1
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Distance from City Center: 18 miles
Airports in Chicago, IL, US
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1
Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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2
O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles