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

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446 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA8115
UA United
DH4
12:15 PM
EDT
1:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8547+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
12:15 PM
EDT
1:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8549+1
AC Air Canada
DH8D
8:01 PM
EDT
8:53 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8548+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
7:25 AM
CDT T2
10:06 AM
EDT
1h 41m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8550+1
AC Air Canada
DH4
2:41 PM
CDT T2
5:24 PM
EDT
1h 43m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
YOW Ottawa 4h 9m ACPDTS ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 4h 36m PDTSUA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 4h 40m ACEKLX AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 4h 59m PDTS AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 1m AC AAASDL New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 5h 27m PDTS AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 22m PDTS AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
YQB Quebec 7h 41m PDTS AAUA Quebec (YQB) to Chicago flights
YHZ Halifax 7h 51m PDTS AAACQR Halifax (YHZ) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto ~4h 15m 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Chicago
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 446 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

YTZ–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 446 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YTZ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: UA 14 DH8D 1h52-1h55 80% Star Alliance UA
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – UA
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YTZ to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YTZ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
759
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
YTZ → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → YTZ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YTZ delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YTZ→ORD YYZ→ORD YHM→ORD
Distance from YTZ 12 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 26 1
Weekly flights 17 376
Flight time 1h 55m 0h 49m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of YTZ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
446 mi / 718 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m 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.

YTZ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance446 mi / 718 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YTZ
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YTZ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 446 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YTZ to ORD: Air Canada.
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 Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier, Washington Dulles and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from ORD to YTZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ, YHM 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 ORD

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YTZ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YTZ to ORD is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 446 miles (718 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier, Washington Dulles and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ), Hamilton (YHM) and Buffalo (BUF).