Toronto to Chicago (YYZ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Toronto to Chicago
4 carriers, 398 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
398 Flights/wk
435 mi
1h 9m nonstop
-1h behind
179 1-stop hubs
YYZ–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Iberia and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 435 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 179 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, JL, PD, QF, QR, RJ | 56 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h57-2h28 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, JL, PD, QF, QR, RJ | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | E75 | 2h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| LH Lufthansa | 6 | 77X | 1h50 | – | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 2 | 77L | 1h50 | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to ORD direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to ORD.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Toronto
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | YYZ→ORD | YHM→ORD | BUF→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 38 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 398 | – | 270 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 5m | 1h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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YYZ: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
YYZ: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
435 mi / 700 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 2h 28m.
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 to YYZ
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
Facts
YYZ–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Toronto to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance435 mi / 700 km
Flight time1h 9m to 2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights398 out / 376 return
1-stop connections179 hubs
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 YYZ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 9m to 2h 28m. The route covers 435 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, EVA Air, Iberia and Lufthansa. Plus 13 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 398 nonstop flights per week from YYZ to ORD. The return direction has about 376 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAN, MKC, GRB, YHM, PTK, BUF, CAK, MKE, SDF, TEB, DAY, GRR, MDW, ABE, BED, FRG, BWI, RST, ALB, DSM, GSO, RIC, BTV, TYS, DLH, BDL, OMA, GSP, MCI, MHT, MEM, ORF, CAE, PWM, PVD, FAR, ORL, LCQ, MCN, JAX, DAL, SAV, HOU, SUA, PIE, APA, OPF, APF, MLB, SCF, EGE, YYT, BZN, BFI, YLW, VNY, QRO, GEG, BOI, TUS, CZM, OKC, RNO, BZE, SJC, PSP, LGB, SMF, PLS, SJU, GCM, ZIH, GUA, SXM, SRQ, LIR, MBJ, BGI, CUR, UVF, FAI, PBI, TPA, CHS, BQH, CVG, JFK, MTY, HPN, CMN, YOW, ATL, DTW, MSP, LGA, DUB, PIT, PHL, NLU, BRU, EWR, IND, CLT, BCN, MXP, CMH, ANC, DCA, EDI, YQB, MIA, CAN, YUL, HNL, IAD, IAH, BOS, MSY, CLE, DFW, STL, VIE, SAN, KRK, KEF, MCO, BNA, RDU, RSW, LHR, MUC, LAS, FLL, BOG, YWG, LIS, PVR, CDG, DEN, YHZ, MEX, AMS, GIG, SEA, SFO, SAT, YVR, FRA, YYC, PHX, WAW, PTY, LAX, YEG, CUN, SLC, AUS, NAS, SJO, GDL, PUJ, CPH, SJD, GRU, NRT, AUA, IST, TLV, PVG, ZRH, FCO, ATH, DOH, AUH, TPE, HND, ICN, DXB and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from ORD to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
Yes. Toronto Pearson is one of a small number of airports outside the United States with a US Customs and Border Protection Pre-Clearance facility. Passengers flying to O'Hare clear US immigration and customs before departure at YYZ, meaning they arrive at O'Hare as domestic passengers. This eliminates the immigration queue at Chicago and allows direct connection to domestic gates without re-entering security.
Air Canada departs from Terminal 1 at Pearson. United uses Terminal 1 as well. American departs from Terminal 3. The US Pre-Clearance facility is located after US customs in Terminal 1's departures area. Terminal 3 has its own separate pre-clearance zone. Both terminals are airside-connected for pre-cleared passengers traveling to the US.
YYZ and ORD share similar Great Lakes winter weather patterns. Lake-effect snow, freezing rain, and heavy snowfall events. When a single storm system tracks across the lakes, both airports can simultaneously enter ground stop or severe delay status. This is particularly common December through February when nor'easters and Alberta Clippers affect the corridor. Deicing at YYZ adds 20 to 40 minutes to departure times during active precipitation events.
Toronto Pearson to Chicago O'Hare: Cross-Border Interhub Route with Pre-Clearance
YYZ–ORD connects Canada's busiest airport with the US Midwest's primary aviation hub. Air Canada, United, and American all serve the route with mainline narrowbody equipment. Block time is 1 hour 35 minutes. Toronto Pearson's US Pre-Clearance facility clears passengers before departure and delivers them into O'Hare's domestic terminal complex, bypassing international arrivals. This makes YYZ–ORD one of the smoothest cross-border connections in North America for onward domestic travel.
Connection Utility and Traffic Character
Traffic on this corridor is predominantly business travelers and connecting passengers. O'Hare's position as United's primary hub and American's second-largest hub means Toronto passengers can connect to virtually any US domestic destination within a single itinerary. Air Canada's Star Alliance membership with United produces interline connectivity that strengthens the route's value as a feeder. The UP Express train at Pearson connects the airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in 25 minutes for $12.35, one of the most efficient airport rail links in North America.