Flying from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Chicago's main airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check out the options for catching a flight from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) leaving from this base.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport flight.
The timezone in Vail is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Chicago. Eagle County Regional Airport is located in Vail.
Choose from 7 direct flights every week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 8:51am departure from ORD to EGE.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to EGE, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport jetting out of ORD.
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to EGE.
Among carriers on this route, United has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
ORD is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to EGE flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kms (90 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near EGE and shut your eyes sooner:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport flight.
Getting from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to central Vail
Central Vail is around 56 kms (35 miles) from Eagle County Regional Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Currently, £154 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £310. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to EGE.
The best month for picking up cheap Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to go to Vail. March is when most people book flights from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Vail is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC and 26ºC. Book your Chicago to EGE plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -20ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vail
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vail right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Eagle County Regional Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Vail Summit, East Vail Falls and Vail Nature Centre are must-do's during your Vail adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Vail. Around 161 kms (100 miles) away to the east, check out popular attractions including Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Colorado Springs is another essential stop in the United States and is around 209 kms (130 miles) southeast of Vail. No trip is complete without seeing Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
