CA $269 Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD)

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Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $269 for one-way flights and CA $399 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Air Canada
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $455 - CA $1,057 per traveller.

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Flight from Ottawa to Chicago (YOW - ORD) route information
Origin airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, United, WestJet
Roundtrip price
CA $398
Distance
1045 km
Average flight time
1 hour 23 mins

Ottawa to Chicago Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Ottawa to Chicago 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Chicago from Ottawa whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are Air Canada, Avianca, ANA, Air New Zealand, United Airlines nonstop flights to O'Hare Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Ottawa to Chicago today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl., YOW to O'Hare Intl., ORD 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Ottawa to Chicago—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Chicago from Ottawa currently is just CA $399 rising to CA $788.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Chicago  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Chicago from Ottawa 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Chicago with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from YOW to O'Hare Airport?
Round-trip journeys between Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) and ORD start from CA $399. This is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book today so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from YOW to O'Hare Airport?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Ottawa Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) that have flexible change policies?
Flights from Ottawa Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) offering flexible change policies are available with many airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter when searching. You'll only need to cover the fare difference, without any added fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from Ottawa International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The flight time from Ottawa International Airport to O'Hare Airport is just 6 hours and 51 minutes. If you're lucky, you might just get through a whole movie before landing!
How far is the flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
With a flight distance of 1,050 kilometres, it's only a hop from Ottawa Intl. Airport to O'Hare Airport. It might be a quick journey, but it's still worth bringing along something to keep you entertained on board.
Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
If you're looking to fly straight from Ottawa Intl. Airport to O'Hare Airport, United Airlines (UA) is a top option. It operates 60 flights each month between Ottawa and Chicago.
Are Ottawa Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Airline tickets from YOW to ORD are available up to 12 months prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score great last-minute deal, it's not something you should bank on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid ending up with the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to bring you the best bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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