ORD → MSOChicago to Missoula

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Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Missoula (MSO): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 83% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,139 km, an estimated 3 hours 15 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and Missoula. Updated 17 October 2026 at 00:21 UTC.

Today, ORD → MSO

Fri 16 Oct · local times
  1. 08:50 UA2847United Airlines Left 08:56 +6 ·
  2. 09:40 AA3697American Airlines Left 09:40 ·

Checked ORD board 19:21

ORD Chicago smooth · +4
MSO Missoula tracking
2,139 km · ~3h 15m est.
dep bank 08:50–09:4014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
83% on time

of the last 12 operated ORD → MSO flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +0 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+0 minacross the last 12 operated legs
Flight time~3h 15mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 12

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA83% on time

Flights AA3697 09:40 daily

United AirlinesUA83% on time

Flights UA2847 08:50 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-16AA3697departed+0
10-16UA2847departed+6
10-15AA3697departed−4
10-15UA2847departed+3
10-14AA3697departed+0
10-14UA2847departed−6
10-13AA3697departed−3
10-13UA2847departed−10
10-12AA3697departed−8
10-12UA2847departed+49
10-11AA3697departed+37
10-11UA2847departed−3

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
ORDChicago +4 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · N 16 kt Full ORD delay board →
MSOMissoula tracking Full MSO delay board →

How the Chicago to Missoula route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ORD to MSO flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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ORD to MSO questions

Is ORD–MSO running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ORD–MSO?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:50 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MSO delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ORD to MSO?

Great-circle distance is 2,139 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 181–213 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ORD–MSO fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.