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

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652 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YTZ Toronto 3h 24m PDTS → ACPDTS Toronto (YTZ) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 4h 45m WN → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 6h 30m WN → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 1m WN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 25m WN → PDTS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 10h 35m WN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
IND Indianapolis ~3h 53m JLGWN → Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~3h 55m WN → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Ottawa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 9m WN → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Ottawa flights
YWG Winnipeg ~5h 51m → ACPDTS Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
652 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MDW Routes YOW Routes MDW Live Flights YOW Live Flights MDW Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
YTZ ~3h 24m IND ~3h 53m PIT ~3h 55m DCA ~4h 45m RDU ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
709
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → YOW
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
88%
Return
YOW → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → YOW delays →
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 – 5
Weekly flights – 51
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 49% –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 652 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Boston Logan.
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 is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).