Chicago to Ottawa (MDW–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
652 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and YOW, connecting options are available through 51 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
913
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric MDW→YOW ORD→YOW
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3
Weekly flights 0 56
Flight time 1h 26m 2h 1m
Departure OTP 73% –
Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
652 mi / 1,049 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance652 mi / 1,049 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 1h 26m. The route covers 652 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQG, YYZ, PIT, HPN, TEB, YHU, IND, CVG, CHO, SUS, BED, FRG, MSP, ORD, RDU, OMA, SDF, BNA, CLT, FTW, ATL, TPA, YWG, SRQ, OPF, RSW, HOU, NAS, YVR, MIA, GCM, YYC, YEG, PLS, LAS, MBJ, PHX, YLW, SXM, OAK, RNO, LIR, BOS, EWR, MCO, CUN, IAD, YTZ, DCA, FLL and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YOW to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to YOW

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YOW ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YQG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).