Chicago to Calgary (MDW–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Calgary
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,396 mi 3h 25m nonstop -1h behind 81 1-stop hubs

MDW–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,396 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 87% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,095
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.

Other ways to reach Calgary from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric MDW→YYC ORD→YYC MKE→YYC
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 0 63
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 44m 4h 12m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,396 mi / 2,247 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,396 mi / 2,247 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,396 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, RST, BZN, PWK, CPR, FSD, BJC, EGE, JAC, OMA, BOI, YEG, APA, BFF, RIL, DSM, CVG, CMH, MKE, ASE, BFI, ORD, YWG, AUS, LEX, YYZ, MEM, YLW, DAL, ABQ, MCI, YOW, VNY, TRM, IAD, SJC, SCF, BED, TUS, ELP, HOU, PIE, MRY, LGB, MIA, PSP, SNA, APF, IAH, UDD, BCT, JFK, MTH, SJD, FLL, NAS, EWR, MBJ, DTW, LIR, SJU, BOS, MSP, CUN, SFO, SEA, DEN, DFW, LAS, PHX, MCO, HND, LAX, CLT, ATL, GDL, BNA, TPA, SAN, SLC and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to YYC

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada.

MDW to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YYC ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,396 miles (2,247 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).