Chicago to Calgary (ORD–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,382 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, QR | 16 | 738, 7M8 | 3h07-3h54 | Oneworld | AY, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV | 16 | 320, 738 | 2h54-3h52 | Star Alliance | AC, AV | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | 73W | 3h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→YYC | MDW→YYC | MKE→YYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 67 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 52m | 3h 25m | 4h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 27% | – | – |
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, United Airlines and WestJet. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to YYC is about 3 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,382 miles (2,224 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).