Windsor to Chicago (YQG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YQG Airport Page →
254 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 3 hubs
YYZ Toronto 4h 9m ACEKLH AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 16h 15m PDTS ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary 18h 51m WS AAAVAY Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Windsor to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
254 mi 1h nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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
YQG → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → YQG
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQG delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Windsor

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YQG→ORD DTW→ORD FNT→ORD
Distance from YQG 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 36 7
Weekly flights ~1 662 83
Flight time 1h 0h 58m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YQG with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Windsor, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
254 mi / 409 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m 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.

YQG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Windsor to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance254 mi / 409 km
Flight time1h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQG
IATA / ICAOYQG / CYQG
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Windsor International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 254 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier and Calgary.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Windsor.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, FNT and TOL. 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 YQG to ORD

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

YQG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQG to ORD is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 254 miles (409 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Flint (FNT) and Toledo (TOL).