Ottawa to Chicago (YOW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ottawa to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 652 mi 2h 6m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

YOW–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 – – 82% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
778
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YOW→MDW YUL→MDW YHU→MDW
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 48m 3h 2m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights · Montréal (YHU) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
652 mi / 1,049 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m.
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.
Facts

YOW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance652 mi / 1,049 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 6m. The route covers 652 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKF, SYR, TEB, MCI, RST, YYZ, IAD, BNA, PHL, YUL, YHU, MSP, FTW, MEM, PBI, BCT, TPA, MHH, APA, DEN, RSW, SRQ, OPF, HOU, GGT, PLS, NAS, MIA, YEG, GCM, YVR, OAK, LAX, RNO, CUN, FLL, ORD, PHX, EWR, BOS, DTW, BUF, RDU, DCA, YTZ, MCO and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and YHU. 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 YOW to MDW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to MDW ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,049 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YKF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).