Chicago to Toronto (MDW–YTZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
443 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Porter.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PD2388+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
10:30 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7058cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
10:30 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2394+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
3:20 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7315cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
3:20 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2387+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
8:45 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7060cs
TS Air Transat
DH4
8:55 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2393+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
1:45 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7314cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
1:45 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LGA New York 5h 21m WN AC New York (LGA) to Toronto flights
BOS Boston 5h 32m WN PDTS Boston (BOS) to Toronto flights
BNA Nashville 5h 40m WN PD Nashville (BNA) to Toronto flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 10m EJATWYWN TJ Philadelphia (PHL) to Toronto flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Toronto
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 443 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–YTZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 443 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–YTZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 13 DH8D 1h40 100% TS
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to YTZ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YTZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
506
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → YTZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YTZ → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → YTZ delays →

Other ways to reach Toronto from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Metric MDW→YTZ ORD→YTZ
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 26 14
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Toronto.
Distance & Flight Time
443 mi / 713 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m 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.

MDW–YTZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Toronto route.
Route details
Distance443 mi / 713 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YTZ
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YTZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 443 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to YTZ: Porter Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include LaGuardia, Boston Logan and Nashville.
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YTZ 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 YTZ

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to YTZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YTZ is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 443 miles (713 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Boston Logan and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).