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

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446 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 51m ago
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AC8548+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
7:25 AM
CDT T2
10:07 AM
EDT
1h 42m
29%
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AC8550+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
2:00 PM
CDT T2
4:42 PM
EDT
1h 42m
29%
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AC8547+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
12:15 PM
EDT
1:21 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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AC8549+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
7:35 PM
EDT
8:41 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
IAD Dulles 4h 28m ACAVAZ → ACPDTS Dulles (IAD) to Toronto flights
YUL Montréal 4h 43m AAACAS → ACEKLX Montréal (YUL) to Toronto flights
EWR Newark 4h 45m AAACAS → PDTS Newark (EWR) to Toronto flights
LGA New York 4h 45m AAAFAS → AC New York (LGA) to Toronto flights
YOW Ottawa 4h 50m ACEKUA → ACMAXPD Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto flights
BOS Boston 5h 9m AAAFAS → ACPDTS Boston (BOS) to Toronto flights
YQB Quebec 5h 28m AAUA → PDTS Quebec (YQB) to Toronto flights
BNA Nashville 6h 11m AAACAS → PDTS Nashville (BNA) to Toronto flights
YHZ Halifax ~7h 42m AAACUA → PDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Toronto flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Toronto
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 446 mi 1h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–YTZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 446 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes YTZ Routes ORD Live Flights YTZ Live Flights ORD Delays YTZ Delays
All flights from Toronto (YTZ) Toronto to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–YTZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 DH8D 1h42 63% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to YTZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YTZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAD ~4h 28m YUL ~4h 43m EWR ~4h 45m LGA ~4h 45m YOW ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
745
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
ORD → YTZ
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
YTZ → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → YTZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Toronto from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Metric ORD→YTZ MDW→YTZ
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 14 28
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 63% –
Chicago (MDW) to Toronto flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Toronto.
Distance & Flight Time
446 mi / 718 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m 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.
Getting to ORD

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.

Facts

ORD–YTZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Toronto route.
Route details
Distance446 mi / 718 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: YTZ
Full nameBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to YTZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 446 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to YTZ: Air Canada.
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 Washington Dulles, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YTZ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YTZ to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to YTZ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to YTZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YTZ is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 446 miles (718 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).