Ottawa to Chicago flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Ottawa to Chicago is €261 (checked on 29 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €261, departing 9 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- United Airlines, Air Canada, Air Transat, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 1,036 km
- Alternative airports
- YND, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with United Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Ottawa, city gazetteer reference point (45.4116, -75.6982): ≈ 10 km.
- Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND) → Ottawa, city gazetteer reference point (45.4116, -75.6982): ≈ 16 km.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €261, found on 29 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chicago?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €261.
Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: United Airlines, Air Canada, Air Transat, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet.
How long does the flight from Ottawa to Chicago take?
Across the 75 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 10h 10m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Ottawa to Chicago fares were non-stop?
6 of the 76 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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