United States Β· 1,328 miles (2,138 km)

Missoula (MSO) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Missoula (MSO) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,328 miles (2,138 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Denver and Salt Lake City and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MSO to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book MSO to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MSO to ORD with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo

MSO to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MSO to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Missoula (MSO) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Missoula from Chicago by plane?

Missoula (MSO) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,328 miles (2,138 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MSO to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MSO to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSO to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Missoula and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Denver (DEN), Salt Lake City (SLC), Seattle (SEA) and Dallas (DFW). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.