Travelling from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE) departing from either of these.
Around 3 hours 1 minute is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport.
The timezone in Vail is UTC-6, which is 1 hour behind Chicago. Eagle County Airport is located in Vail.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Airport (EGE) is the most popular route. There are 6 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with United at 16:00. Choose the first ORD to EGE departure with United at 09:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Chicago to EGE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport departing from ORD.
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) operates direct flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE).
You can board a direct flight from Chicago to EGE with United. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of MDW.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 21 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to EGE:
About Eagle County Airport (EGE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near EGE:
Getting from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to central Vail
Eagle County Airport to the centre of Vail is around 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
$411 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Eagle County Airport. Return flights start from $452. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Chicago to EGE if you book 10 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are usually at their lowest.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Eagle County Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport. March is the busiest month to travel to Vail. If you want a quieter vibe, go in November.
Before you book a flight from Chicago to EGE, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vail, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport in January when temperatures average between -20ºC and 0ºC.
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. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport:
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Gore Creek Trailhead are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Vail itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Vail Nature Centre.
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