Hamilton to Chicago (YHM–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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414 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YYZ Toronto 4h 10m AC → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 33m PD → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
YWG Winnipeg 7h 45m PDTSW8 → ACAVCM Winnipeg (YWG) to Chicago flights
YHZ Halifax 8h 15m PDTSW8 → AAACQR Halifax (YHZ) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 9h 17m PD → ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 10h 23m PDTSW8 → AAACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary 17h 29m PDTSW8 → AAAVAY Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
YEG Edmonton ~9h 13m PDTS → UA Edmonton (YEG) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hamilton to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
414 mi 1h 9m nonstop -1h behind

YHM–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YHM Routes ORD Routes YHM Live Flights ORD Live Flights YHM Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Hamilton flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YHM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
YYZ ~4h 10m FLL ~7h 33m YWG ~7h 45m YHZ ~8h 15m YEG ~9h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YHM → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → YHM
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHM delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Hamilton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YHM→ORD YYZ→ORD YTZ→ORD
Distance from YHM – 38 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines – 33 2
Weekly flights – 383 14
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 47m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights · Toronto (YTZ) to Chicago flights · Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YHM with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Hamilton.
YHM: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamilton, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
414 mi / 666 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YHM–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamilton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHM
Full nameJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHM / CYHM
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation780 ft / 238 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHM to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 414 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Hamilton.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ, YTZ and BUF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 YHM to ORD

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YHM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHM to ORD is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ), Toronto (YTZ) and Buffalo (BUF).