Travelling from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE) jetting off from either of these.
3 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Chicago to Eagle County Airport flight.
The timezone in Vail is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Chicago. Eagle County Airport is located in Vail.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Airport (EGE) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from ORD to EGE on United Airlines's 8:51am departure.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to EGE. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE) can be booked from here.
United Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport jetting out of ORD.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to EGE.
United Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to EGE flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Eagle County Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Eagle County Airport (EGE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near EGE:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Eagle County Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to central Vail
Eagle County Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Vail. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
Right now, ج.م. 5,705 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Eagle County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 11,410. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Chicago to EGE, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Chicago to Eagle County Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Vail. March is when most people book flights from Chicago to Eagle County Airport (EGE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Vail is July, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Chicago to EGE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Eagle County Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC and 0ºC.
More about Vail
After booking your flight from Chicago to Eagle County Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vail:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Vail Summit, Ski & Snowboard Club and Bravo!Vail are popular attractions which should feature on any good Vail itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Vail has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres east of Vail, a trip to Denver will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Colorado Springs is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Vail. No trip is complete without seeing Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
