Travelling from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport flight.
Montrose Regional Airport is located in Montrose. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the most popular route, with 2 direct services every week. You can travel from ORD to MTJ on United Airlines's 8:45am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to MTJ, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline operates services from ORD.
Most travellers choose to fly with United Airlines between ORD and MTJ.
United Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 89.47% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to MTJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MTJ:
The address for MTJ is 2100 Airport Road.
Getting from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to central Montrose
Montrose Regional Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Montrose. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Right now, 179 € 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 261 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to MTJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Visit Montrose in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Montrose is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Chicago to MTJ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Montrose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montrose right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose Riverway Trail North Trailhead and Montrose Water Sports Park are must-do's during your Montrose adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Montrose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres north-east of Montrose, a trip to Denver will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Colorado Springs is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres east of Montrose. No trip is complete without experiencing Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
