Vancouver to Chicago (YVR–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,773 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 48m ago
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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 44m AFDLKE → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 5h 48m ACAFAM → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m ACCMUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 16m ACASCX → WN Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 12m ACWS → CTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 13m ACAFKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 33m ACAVCM → WN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 35m AAACAV → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 59m WS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 8h 2m AC → LXJWN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,773 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Vancouver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MSP ~5h 44m SEA ~5h 48m DEN ~6h 10m PDX ~6h 16m BNA ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,984
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
YVR → MDW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
72%
Return
MDW → YVR
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Vancouver

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YVR→MDW YXX→MDW YYJ→MDW
Distance from YVR – 39 mi 39 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 28m –
Departure OTP 90% – –
Abbotsford (YXX) to Chicago flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Chicago flights · Bellingham (BLI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YVR with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,773 mi / 2,853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m 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.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,773 mi / 2,853 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,773 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXX, YYJ and BLI. 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 YVR to MDW

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to MDW is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,773 miles (2,853 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX), Victoria (YYJ) and Bellingham (BLI).