Quebec to Chicago (YQB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YQB Airport Page →
878 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Eastern Airlines.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4706
AA American
E75
2:35 PM
EDT
3:48 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3707
UA United
E75L
2:56 PM
EDT
4:37 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4621
AA American
E75
5:55 PM
EDT
7:59 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4126cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:28 AM
CDT T2
2:08 PM
EDT
2h 40m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4705
AA American
E75S
10:57 AM
CDT T3
2:31 PM
EDT
2h 34m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3653+1
UA United
E75L
12:34 PM
CDT T1
3:46 PM
EDT
2h 12m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4621
AA American
E75S
1:29 PM
CDT T3
5:15 PM
EDT
2h 46m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
YUL Montréal 4h 29m 3H9MAC AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 30m ACAVCX 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 43m UA AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 13m AA AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 20m AA AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 5h 40m ACUA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 6h 32m UA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 7h 14m AC ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YTZ Toronto 7h 34m PDTS ACUA Toronto (YTZ) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 11h 9m TSWS AADMUA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Quebec to Chicago
5 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 878 mi 2h 41m nonstop -1h behind

YQB–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 878 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQB–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 8 E75 2h13-3h04 100% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 7 100% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 2h41 100% Star Alliance
QR Qatar Airways 1 100% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 58%)
Oneworld: AA + QR (9 flights/wk, 38%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YQB to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
684
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YQB → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → YQB
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQB delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Quebec

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YQB→ORD YUL→ORD BTV→ORD
Distance from YQB 145 mi 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 13 8
Weekly flights 15 196 71
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 26m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YQB with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Quebec, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
878 mi / 1,414 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m 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.

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.

YQB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quebec to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance878 mi / 1,414 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights15 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQB
IATA / ICAOYQB / CYQB
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation244 ft / 74 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQB to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 878 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from YQB to ORD: American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Quebec.
Yes, return flights from ORD to YQB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and BTV. 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 YQB to ORD

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Sun Country Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YQB to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQB to ORD is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 878 miles (1,414 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Burlington (BTV).