Winnipeg to Chicago (YWG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YWG Airport Page →
707 mi airlines charter/private 70/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 19m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5491
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT
9:34 AM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1508cs
CM Copa
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT
9:34 AM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4135cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:00 AM
CDT
9:34 AM
CDT
2h 34m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5839
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
CDT
9:34 AM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2179cs
AV avianca
E75L
7:00 AM
CDT
9:34 AM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5747+3
UA United
E75L
8:02 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3760cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
12:56 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 34m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5511
UA United
E7W
12:56 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5250+1
UA United
E75L
12:56 PM
CDT
3:30 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5639+3
UA United
E7W
3:35 PM
CDT
5:41 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3681cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
9:14 AM
CDT T2
11:52 AM
CDT
2h 38m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5475+2
UA United
E7W
11:15 AM
CDT T1
1:21 PM
CDT
2h 6m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA499
AA American
12:21 PM
CDT
1:56 PM
CDT
1h 35m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5645+3
UA United
E75L
8:00 PM
CDT T2
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 38m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1417cs
CM Copa
E7W
8:00 PM
CDT T2
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 38m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2178cs
AV avianca
E75L
8:00 PM
CDT T2
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 38m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4022cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
8:00 PM
CDT T2
10:38 PM
CDT
2h 38m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 4h 8m AFAMDL AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 20m ACAFAM 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 53m ACUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 6h 19m ACAVOS AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 6h 23m ACPDTS ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary 6h 51m ACDEF8 AAACAV Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
YEG Edmonton 7h 11m KLW8WS ACUA Edmonton (YEG) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 17m ASPWS AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 8h 40m ACAFAI AAACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 10h 45m WS AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Winnipeg to Chicago
2 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 707 mi 2h 34m nonstop

YWG–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and JSX lead the route. The flight covers 707 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YWG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM 42 E75L, E7W 2h06-2h34 100% Star Alliance AC, AV, CM
XE JSX 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, AV, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (42 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YWG to ORD direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
753
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
YWG → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → YWG
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YWG delays → ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
707 mi / 1,138 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m 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.

YWG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance707 mi / 1,138 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights70 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YWG
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YWG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 707 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YWG to ORD: United Airlines and JSX.
This route has frequent 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Denver.
Yes, return flights from ORD to YWG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YWG to ORD

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and JSX. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YWG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YWG to ORD is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 707 miles (1,138 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.