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Nonstop Flights from Missoula to Chicago: A Game-Changer for Montana Travel

February 24, 2026/

For years, travelers in Western Montana looking to reach the East Coast or international destinations faced a familiar hurdle: the “seasonal shuffle.” While summer and winter often brought temporary direct routes to major hubs, the shoulder seasons often required long layovers or cross-state drives to larger airports. That changed on December 18, 2025, when Missoula, Montana Airport (MSO) officially inaugurated its year-round, nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) via American Airlines.

This isn’t just another flight on the departures board. It is a fundamental shift in how Missoula connects with the rest of the world.


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