Denver to Chicago Flights

Denver International Airport

CheapTickets makes finding flights from Denver that fit your budget easy. The website searches for air ticket deals to find you a cheap flight option. The Denver International Airport is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard, approximately 25 miles from downtown Denver. In 2011, the airport was the 11th busiest in the world, and it is the main hub for Frontier Airlines and Great Lakes Airlines. Other airlines that service the airport include Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

Airport Parking Options

The airport has a multitude of parking options available. Garage, valet and short-term parking are located just outside the terminal entrance. Other choices include the economy parking lots, located on either side of the parking garage, and Pikes Peak shuttle parking. The economy parking lots cost $11 per day, and the Pikes Peak shuttle parking lot is the cheapest option, at a rate of $7 per day. Free shuttles run to and from the economy lots and Pikes Peak shuttle parking lot every 10 minutes.

Transportation to the Airport

Denver Yellow Cab, Freedom Cab, Metro Taxi and Union Cooperative Taxi all offer flat rate fees of $55.15 from downtown Denver to the airport. Taxis that operate in other areas of Denver use metered rates. Costs from metered cabs could range from $62 to $65, plus a $4.15 airport access charge. Public buses also run from downtown Denver to the airport for the low cost of $2.25. If you have a lot of luggage, you can use the Skybus to get to the airport; tickets from downtown Denver costs between $9 and $11, depending on the amount of luggage you have.

Airport Dining Options

The Denver International Airport offers a multitude of dining options. If you want a sweet treat, you can get ice cream from Ben & Jerry's, and if you have a fast food craving to satisfy, there's Burger King, KFC, McDonalds and Pizza Hut Express. If you're looking for a full meal, try Red Rocks Bar & BBQ or Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. If you want to find flights from Denver that fit within your budget, use CheapTickets to book your trip.

Airports in Chicago

Finding bargain flights to Chicago is a breeze with CheapTickets. The website helps the budget planner find the best deals with a few clicks of a mouse. If you're flying to Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, you'll land at one of the two major airports in the city: O'Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport. The latter serves primarily domestic destinations. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is situated in the northwestern part of the city, 17 miles from downtown Chicago. It is primarily serviced by two major airlines: United Airlines and American Airlines.

Transportation from O'Hare

You have quite a few transportation options available to get to and from O'Hare International Airport, from local mass transit lines, regional trains and buses, and airport shuttles to taxi service and rental cars. CTA Blue Line, among many others, is a fast and convenient way to get to and from the airport without having to deal with traffic.

Weather in Chicago

Chicago has a humid continental climate, and all four seasons are distinct. Winters are very cold, with average temperatures ranging from the low 20s to the mid-30s. Springs are wet, while summers are hot and often humid. The smallest amount of precipitation is in February and January, while the greatest amount of rainfall is in August and April. With its mainly sunny days and mild daytime temperatures, autumn is probably the best time to visit Chicago.

Attractions in Chicago

From the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Cloud Gate and Millennium Park to Lake Michigan, John Hancock Center, and the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago has plenty of attractions for history buffs and adventurers alike. When you're looking for the best prices on flights to Chicago, check CheapTickets.com.