Chicago to Calgary (ORD–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 21 | 738, E70 | 3h44-4h04 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 14 | 738, 73G | 3h51-3h53 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 738 | 3h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 738 | 3h48 | Oneworld | – | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | B38M | 4h07 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Calgary from Chicago
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Calgary.
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–YYC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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).