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

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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
YYZ Toronto 3h 56m ACEKLH → 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 16h 19m PDTS → ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary 19h 52m WS → AAACAV Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis ~3h 50m → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
YTZ Toronto ~4h 35m PD → ACUA Toronto (YTZ) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 7m → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis ~6h 16m → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston ~7h 8m UA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
SHV Shreveport ~8h 14m → Shreveport (SHV) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún ~9h 43m → AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Windsor to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YQG and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YQG Routes ORD Routes YQG Live Flights ORD Live Flights YQG Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Windsor flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
IND ~3h 50m YYZ ~3h 56m YTZ ~4h 35m IAD ~5h 7m MEM ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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
YQG → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → YQG
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQG delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

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 – 31 7
Weekly flights – 613 90
Departure OTP 100% – –
Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights · Flint (FNT) to Chicago flights · Toledo (TOL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQG 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 Windsor.
YQG: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Windsor, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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

YQG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Windsor to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQG
Full nameWindsor International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQG / CYQG
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation622 ft / 190 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 YQG to ORD flights.
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.

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).