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

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1,382 mi airlines 35/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA764
UA United
319
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:12 AM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4027
AC Air Canada
B38M
8:41 AM
CDT T1
11:31 AM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4161
AA American
E75
9:41 AM
CDT T3
12:50 PM
MDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3777
AA American
E70
9:41 AM
CDT T3
12:50 PM
MDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1611
WS WestJet
737
2:20 PM
CDT T5
5:15 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1610
WS WestJet
737
9:00 AM
MDT
1:35 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1655
UA United
738
12:32 PM
MDT
5:04 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4026
AC Air Canada
B38M
12:33 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2181
AV avianca
B38M
12:33 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4161
AA American
E75
1:30 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3777
AA American
E75
1:30 PM
MDT TE
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Calgary
4 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,382 mi 3h 32m nonstop -1h behind 73 1-stop hubs

ORD–YYC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,382 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 73 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 14 E70, E75 4h09 44% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 7 B38M 3h50 44% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 319 3h32 44% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 7 737 3h55 44%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
B38MAC
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 40%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,230
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → YYC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
92%
Return
YYC → ORD
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric ORD→YYC MDW→YYC
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 35 1
Flight time 3h 32m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 44%
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 32m to 4h 9m.
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 32m to 4h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connections73 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 32m to 4h 9m. The route covers 1,382 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from ORD to YYC. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DSM, OMA, BZN, EGE, CMH, JAC, DTW, CVG, ASE, MEM, GEG, SCF, VNY, MCI, GPT, ABQ, CLT, IAD, LGB, SJC, UDD, MIA, HOU, CZM, ANC, NAS, MBJ, MSP, SJU, YWG, JFK, YOW, YUL, PVR, SLC, SJD, CUN, KOA, LUX, DEN, DFW, LAS, PHX, YYZ, PSP, IAH, LAX, AMS, SFO, SAN, SEA, EWR, ATL, YVR, LHR, SNA, MEX, TUS, BNA, NRT, MCO, OGG, FLL, FRA, HNL, CDG, TPA, PTY, LIR, GDL, PUJ and BZE. 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. 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, Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. With 35 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 32 minutes to 4 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,382 miles (2,224 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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