Toronto to Chicago (YYZ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–ORD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 435 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, MS, NH, NZ | 81 | 319, 320, 738, 739, 73G, BCS3, E75, E75L, E7W | 1h38-2h06 | Star Alliance | CM, MS, NH, NZ | |
| AC Air Canada | 64 | 223, 319, 320, BCS3, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h55-2h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, IB, JL, PD, QF, QR, RJ | 36 | CR7, E70, E75 | 2h05-2h27 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, IB, JL, PD, QF, QR, RJ | |
| LH Lufthansa | 6 | 77X | 1h50 | – | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 2 | 77X | 1h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h13 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→ORD | YTZ→ORD | YHM→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 12 mi | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 374 | 17 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 48m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YYZ–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.