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

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1,382 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 25 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA764+1
UA United
73G
8:41 AM
CDT T1
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4027cs
AC Air Canada
737
8:42 AM
CDT T1
11:32 AM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4161+1
AA American
E70
9:55 AM
CDT T3
12:59 PM
MDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2389
AA American
738
10:00 AM
CDT T3
12:44 PM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1611
WS WestJet
B38M
6:27 PM
CDT T5
9:34 PM
MDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1156
UA United
738
7:44 PM
CDT T1
10:37 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1632
AA American
738
8:50 PM
CDT T3
11:38 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2610
QR Qatar
738
8:55 PM
CDT T3
11:43 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3668
AY Finnair
738
8:55 PM
CDT T3
11:43 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1633
AA American
738
6:15 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2276
QR Qatar
738
6:15 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8685
QR Qatar
738
6:15 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1968
UA United
738
8:30 AM
MDT
1:07 PM
CDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9551cs
SK S
7M8
9:00 AM
MDT
1:35 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9559
SK S
73W
12:00 PM
MDT
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1655+3
UA United
73G
12:34 PM
MDT
5:01 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2181cs
AV avianca
737
12:34 PM
MDT
5:01 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4026cs
AC Air Canada
320
12:34 PM
MDT
5:03 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1610+1
WS WestJet
B38M
12:42 PM
MDT
5:14 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3667cs
AY Finnair
E75
1:40 PM
MDT TE
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4161+1
AA American
E70
1:40 PM
MDT TE
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2389
AA American
738
1:40 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2769
QR Qatar
E75
1:40 PM
MDT
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3076
AA American
7M8
2:14 PM
MDT
6:59 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UD808
UD Hera Flight
3:44 PM
MDT
7:24 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Calgary
5 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,382 mi 3h 44m nonstop -1h behind 102 1-stop hubs

ORD–YYC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,382 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 738, E70 3h44-4h04 72% Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: AC 14 738, 73G 3h51-3h53 72% Star Alliance AC
AY Finnair 7 738 3h48 72% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 7 738 3h48 72% Oneworld
WS WestJet 7 B38M 4h07 72%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY, QR, UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY + QR (35 flights/wk, 63%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 25%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to YYC direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
102
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,700
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 ORD→YYC MDW→YYC MKE→YYC
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 63
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 25m 4h 12m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,382 mi / 2,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m to 4h 7m.
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.

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.

ORD–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,382 mi / 2,224 km
Flight time3h 44m to 4h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights63 out / 80 return
1-stop connections102 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 3h 44m to 4h 7m. The route covers 1,382 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and WestJet. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from ORD to YYC. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGU, RST, MDW, APA, TOL, BZN, FSD, BFI, OMA, RIL, EGE, DSM, FAR, CVG, JAC, MKE, CMH, BOI, ASE, AUS, DAL, MEM, VNY, LEX, ABQ, MCI, GPT, HOU, GEG, SCF, MAF, ELP, ROA, BED, UDD, TUS, SJC, PWM, MRY, LGB, MIA, APF, PIE, ANC, FLL, PVR, CZM, BZE, ZIH, MBJ, NAS, SJU, DTW, CUN, IAD, PTY, MSP, JFK, BOS, SLC, OGG, YWG, KOA, HNL, LUX, YUL, DEN, DUB, DFW, YEG, PSP, YYZ, CLT, IAH, LAS, YVR, SFO, SEA, LHR, BNA, PHX, LAX, AMS, YOW, EWR, CDG, ATL, MEX, HND, SAN, TPA, YHZ, MCO, NRT, FRA, FCO, SNA, PUJ, GDL, LIR, SJD and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YYC to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YYC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and WestJet. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YYC ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,382 miles (2,224 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 143 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).