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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago from C$ 229

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Porter Airlines Logo
1:25 p.m. - 4:24 p.m.YOW-MDW
3h 59m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
9:15 a.m. - 4:34 p.m.MDW-YOW
6h 19m1 stop
C$ 424Porter Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Porter Airlines Logo
11:00 a.m. - 4:24 p.m.YOW-MDW
6h 24m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 5:03 p.m.MDW-YOW
6h 23m1 stop
C$ 425Porter Airlines
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Fri, 15 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
United Airlines Logo
6:33 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.YOW-ORD
2h 27mdirect
United Airlines Logo
1:55 p.m. - 5:06 p.m.ORD-YOW
2h 11mdirect
C$ 433United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 6:54 p.m.YOW-ORD
2h 29mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:20 p.m. - 9:58 a.m.ORD-YOW
11h 38m1 stop
C$ 446United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:51 a.m.YOW-ORD
4h 51m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:00 p.m. - 5:04 p.m.ORD-YOW
4h 04m1 stop
C$ 457Air Canada
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Thu, 25 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
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12:35 p.m. - 4:24 p.m.YOW-MDW
4h 49m1 stop
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9:40 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.MDW-YOW
13h 42m1 stop
C$ 466
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Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 9:51 a.m.YOW-ORD
4h 51m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:00 p.m. - 5:04 p.m.ORD-YOW
4h 04m1 stop
C$ 469Air Canada
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Fri, 5 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
WestJet Logo
6:00 a.m. - 4:43 p.m.YOW-ORD
11h 43m1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:40 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.ORD-YOW
27h 40m2 stops
C$ 489WestJet
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Fri, 19 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
WestJet Logo
6:00 a.m. - 4:43 p.m.YOW-ORD
11h 43m1 stop
WestJet Logo
5:30 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.ORD-YOW
21h 49m2 stops
C$ 497WestJet
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Thu, 11 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
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3:50 p.m. - 11:53 p.m.YOW-ORD
9h 03m1 stop
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4:53 p.m. - 5:06 p.m.ORD-YOW
23h 13m1 stop
C$ 511
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Sat, 2 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug

Air Canada flights from Ottawa to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Ottawa to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
25 Sep
YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa
4h 51m
1 stop
ORD9:51 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Oct
ORD12:00 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 04m
1 stop
YOW5:04 p.m.Ottawa
Air Canada
5 Sep
YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa
4h 51m
1 stop
ORD9:51 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Sep
ORD12:00 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 04m
1 stop
YOW5:04 p.m.Ottawa
Air Canada
26 Sep
YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa
4h 51m
1 stop
ORD9:51 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
29 Sep
ORD8:25 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 09m
1 stop
YOW1:34 a.m.Ottawa

WestJet flights from Ottawa to Chicago

Our best WestJet deals on Ottawa to Chicago flight tickets
WestJet
19 Sep
YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa
11h 43m
1 stop
ORD4:43 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Sep
ORD1:40 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
YOW6:20 p.m.Ottawa
WestJet
11 Sep
YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa
11h 43m
1 stop
ORD4:43 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
14 Sep
ORD5:30 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 49m
2 stops
YOW4:19 p.m.Ottawa
WestJet
19 Sep
YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa
11h 43m
1 stop
ORD4:43 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
22 Sep
ORD5:30 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 49m
2 stops
YOW4:19 p.m.Ottawa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Ottawa averaging around C$ 527.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 805. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around C$ 912. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Ottawa to Chicago when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 499. Flying to Chicago at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Chicago, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 895 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Ottawa to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Ottawa - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around C$ 715 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Ottawa for as low as C$ 593 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Ottawa to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Ottawa to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to Chicago flight.

How have Ottawa to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Ottawa to Chicago flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Ottawa to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Ottawa to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Ottawa to Chicago (YOW to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

C$ 229

Fastest flight time

2h 19m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Ottawa in the past 72 hours is C$ 229. The best round-trip flight deal from Ottawa to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 424.
The fastest flight from Ottawa to Chicago takes 2h 19m
Direct flights go from Ottawa to Chicago on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines, ANA and Air Canada.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Ottawa to Chicago by plane?

    A flight from Ottawa to Chicago will travel around 1035.5 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 22m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Ottawa to Chicago?

  • What is the most popular airline from Ottawa to Chicago?


Best airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Porter AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 366Free CancellationRating
8.0
298 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom C$ 496Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 530Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,861 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Ottawa to Chicago

    Across 21 United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Chicago this week, the average price was C$ 503, with the best United Airlines deals starting from C$ 389 round-trip. 8,861 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.4/10.

  • Air Canada Flights From Ottawa to Chicago

    Across 9,678 Air Canada reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.1/10. Air Canada flies from Ottawa to Chicago about 21 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from C$ 364 to C$ 476. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.


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