Travelling from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). Explore your options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
Montrose is 1 hour behind Chicago. Montrose Regional Airport is located in Montrose, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Your flight from Chicago to MTJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're getting away during a popular month like August, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offers direct flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to MTJ are offered by United.
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to MTJ, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
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 bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MTJ:
Getting from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to central Montrose
From Montrose Regional Airport, Montrose is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 8 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport, C$219 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$399. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Chicago to MTJ, book early. Airlines usually 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 busiest month for flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Montrose in November when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Chicago to MTJ, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montrose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -15ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Montrose
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Montrose Regional Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montrose:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose Water Sports Park and Montrose Botanic Gardens are essential stops on your Montrose itinerary.
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