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Chicago to Denver: flight time and arrival time
Now in Chicago
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Now in Denver
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Nonstop flight: about 2h 30m · 886 miles · Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago
What time will you land?
If you take off from Chicago at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Denver, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes:
| Leave Chicago | Arrive Denver |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 9 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 12 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 6 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 9 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 1 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
With only 1 hour of time difference, jet lag on this route is usually mild. Mostly it's the flight itself that tires you out.
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Denver?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Denver takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers roughly 886 miles (1,426 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Chicago at 6 PM, what time will I land in Denver?
On a nonstop flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes, leaving Chicago at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Denver at about 7:30 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Denver?
Denver is currently 1 hour behind Chicago.