Flying from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS). Explore your options for leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport flight.
The timezone in Colorado Springs is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Chicago. Colorado Springs Airport is located in Colorado Springs.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with United Airlines at 7:55pm. Choose the first ORD to COS departure operated by United Airlines at 8:45am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to COS.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) leave from this terminal.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport leaving from ORD.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with United from ORD to COS.
United is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Consider flying out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Chicago to COS out of MDW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the MDW to COS route.
With 79.59% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Colorado Springs Airport.
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 approximately 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to COS flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Book a hotel near COS if you have a late flight from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport flight.
COS is located at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
Getting from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Colorado Springs. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
At the moment, Rs40,476 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs80,951. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to COS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Chicago to COS.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport (COS). July is when most people visit Colorado Springs. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Colorado Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Book your Chicago to COS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 7ºC.
More about Colorado Springs
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Colorado Springs Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colorado Springs:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Colorado Springs itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Colorado Springs, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 105 kilometres north to Denver to check off its must-visit sights. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, your itinerary will be busy.
Fort Collins is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north of Colorado Springs. No journey is complete without dropping by Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Poudre River Whitewater Park.
