Chicago to Ottawa (ORD–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, EK | 29 | 319, E75L, E7W | 1h28-2h18 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→YOW | MDW→YOW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 13m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to YOW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to YOW is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,051 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).