Toronto to Chicago (YTZ–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YTZ Airport Page →
443 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 14m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Porter.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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PD2387+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
8:45 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TS7060cs
TS Air Transat
DH4
8:55 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PD2393+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
1:45 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TS7314cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
1:45 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PD2388+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
10:30 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TS7058cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
10:30 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PD2394+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
3:20 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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TS7315cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
3:20 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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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 6 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 55m PD → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h AC → WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 5h 35m PDTS → UA Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 6h 20m PDTS → WN Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa ~4h 8m ACPDTS → Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia ~4h 53m TJ → EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Toronto to Chicago
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 443 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind

YTZ–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 443 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YTZ Routes MDW Routes YTZ Live Flights MDW Live Flights YTZ Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YTZ–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 13 DH8D 1h50 100% – TS
HTT HTT 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – TS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT + PD (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YTZ to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YTZ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
YOW ~4h 8m PHL ~4h 53m BNA ~4h 55m LGA ~5h 0m EWR ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
437
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
YTZ → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
MDW → YTZ
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YTZ delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YTZ→MDW YYZ→MDW YKF→MDW
Distance from YTZ – 12 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 2
Weekly flights 26 1 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 11m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights · Breslau (YKF) to Chicago flights · Buffalo (BUF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YTZ 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 Toronto.
YTZ: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
443 mi / 713 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m 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.
Facts

YTZ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance443 mi / 713 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YTZ
Full nameBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 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 YTZ to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 443 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YTZ to MDW: Porter Airlines, 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 Nashville, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YTZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ, YKF and BUF. 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 YTZ to MDW

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YTZ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YTZ to MDW is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 443 miles (713 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ), Breslau (YKF) and Buffalo (BUF).