Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 886 miles (1,426 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 68 ways to fly it with one stop, through Omaha, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids and more.
How many miles DEN to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DEN to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DEN to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DEN to ORD with one stop
68 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Omaha (OMA)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Des Moines (DSM)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cedar Rapids (CID)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Kearney (EAR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Lincoln (LNK)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Moline (MLI)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Dodge (FOD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sioux City (SUX)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Peoria (PIA)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Madison (MSN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines and American Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Salina (SLN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sioux Falls (FSD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)United Airlines the whole way
DEN to ORD: common questions
How many miles does DEN to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Denver from Chicago by plane?
Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD) are 886 miles (1,426 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DEN to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Denver and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Omaha (OMA), Des Moines (DSM), Cedar Rapids (CID), Kearney (EAR) and Lincoln (LNK). On 67 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Omaha.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.