I need 1,100 miles to get Gold status on American leaving from Chicago ORD for as little as possible. Could do the weekend of Dec 8th or 15th, would prefer to do a same day turn around, but would be willing to stay overnight if needed.

$154

Chicago, IL to Denver, CO: 885 miles 2 hrs 35 min
American Airlines American Airlines Flight AA1103 on a MD-80 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Chicago, IL (ORD) Sat, Dec 8 9:00a 2 hrs 35 min
Arrives Denver, CO (DEN) 10:35a

Denver, CO to Chicago, IL: 885 miles 2 hrs 20 min
American Airlines American Airlines Flight AA1492 on a MD-80 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Denver, CO (DEN) Sat, Dec 8 11:25a 2 hrs 20 min
Arrives Chicago, IL (ORD) 2:45p