Kelowna to Chicago (YLW–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YLW Airport Page →
1,595 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 10 hubs
YYC Calgary 5h 56m ASPCRNF8 → AAACAV Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 11m 4N9MAC → AAACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 12m ASAY → AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 20m ACPDTS → 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YEG Edmonton 7h 41m ASPF8WS → ACUA Edmonton (YEG) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 9h 20m AC → AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
YWG Winnipeg 11h 44m WS → ACAVCM Winnipeg (YWG) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 16h 59m PDTS → ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YPR Prince Rupert ~5h 17m → AA Prince Rupert (YPR) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 15m → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kelowna to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,595 mi 2h 28m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore YLW Routes ORD Routes YLW Live Flights ORD Live Flights YLW Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Kelowna flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
YPR ~5h 17m YYC ~5h 56m YVR ~6h 11m SEA ~7h 12m YYZ ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
448
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
YLW → ORD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → YLW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YLW→ORD YVR→ORD GEG→ORD
Distance from YLW – 178 mi 182 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 4
Weekly flights – 56 21
Flight time 2h 28m 3h 45m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights · Spokane (GEG) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Kelowna.
YLW: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,595 mi / 2,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m 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

YLW–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,595 mi / 2,566 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 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 YLW to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,595 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Kelowna.
Nearby alternatives include YVR and GEG. 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 YLW to ORD

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YLW to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to ORD is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,595 miles (2,566 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR) and Spokane (GEG).