Chicago to Vancouver (ORD–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–YVR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,759 miles in approximately 4h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV | 21 | 321, 738, 739 | 4h30-5h23 | Star Alliance | AV | |
| AC Air Canada | 10 | 763, 7M8 | 4h43-4h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, PD, QR | 7 | 738 | 4h51 | Oneworld | AY, PD, QR | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→YVR | MDW→YVR | GYY→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 49m | 3h 59m | 3h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
ORD–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to YVR
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to YVR is about 4 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,759 miles (2,831 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Calgary and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).