Chicago to Greeley flights
Greeley lies 1,435 km (892 mi) west of Chicago, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Greeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 108,795 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 1,428 m (4,685 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | DEN, 63 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 80631–80639 |
Clocks in Greeley are 1 h behind Chicago right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Greeley
Greeley is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 67 km), Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 63 km (39 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (regional) | CYS | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,270 ft | 6,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Greeley from Chicago?
1,435 km (892 mi) in a straight line, west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Greeley by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Greeley?
Greeley is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Greeley flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Greeley also has BJC, CYS.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.