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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago from C$ 281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CHI
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 July 2026.

Fri 23/105:55 p.m.
YOW
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ORD
1 stop4h 40m
Porter Airlines
Sun 25/1011:45 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop7h 24m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 27/6C$ 512
Thu 15/106:55 a.m.
YOW
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ORD
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/107:00 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop4h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 523
Mon 31/87:00 a.m.
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/97:00 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop4h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 533
Thu 10/96:55 a.m.
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/93:20 p.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop3h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 534
Fri 4/98:00 a.m.
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop7h 35m
Porter Airlines
Mon 7/97:00 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop4h 54m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 537
Thu 30/76:55 a.m.
YOW
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MDW
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/810:20 a.m.
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop6h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 547
Tue 1/98:00 a.m.
YOW
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ORD
1 stop4h 00m
Porter Airlines
Sat 5/911:45 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop6h 24m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 549
Tue 1/97:00 a.m.
YOW
-
ORD
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/93:20 p.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 556
Thu 20/88:40 a.m.
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 23/88:09 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 560
Wed 2/98:00 a.m.
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop4h 00m
Porter Airlines
Sat 5/97:00 a.m.
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop4h 54m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 569
Sat 25/76:25 p.m.
YOW
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MDW
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/73:20 p.m.
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop3h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6C$ 571
Tue 21/77:00 a.m.
YOW
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ORD
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 18/88:09 a.m.
ORD
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YOW
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 571

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 512

One-way from

C$ 281

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 671

Good round-trip deal

C$ 699 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 502 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 23/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 04m total
  • Ottawa to Chicago
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Wed 29/7

10:40 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/8

10:25 a.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop6h 29m

C$ 593

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Tue 11/8

10:40 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sun 16/8

10:20 a.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 660

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 14/8

10:40 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sun 16/8

10:20 a.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 672

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Sat 18/7

6:25 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Chicago Midway

Fri 31/7

3:20 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop8h 00m

C$ 705

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Sun 19/7

8:50 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop13h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/7

10:25 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

C$ 712

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sat 29/8

8:40 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

11:45 a.m.-7:09 p.m.

1 stop6h 24m

C$ 721

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sun 30/8

7:00 a.m.-12:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

11:45 a.m.-7:09 p.m.

1 stop6h 24m

C$ 748

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Sat 25/7

7:00 a.m.-10:03 p.m.

2 stops16h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/7

3:20 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop3h 44m

C$ 762

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Wed 28/10

7:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

11:45 a.m.-5:58 p.m.

1 stop5h 13m

C$ 789

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 14/8

6:25 p.m.-9:17 a.m.

2 stops15h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sun 16/8

3:15 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop3h 49m

C$ 832

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago (average of C$ 186). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 766). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

When flying from Ottawa to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 July 2026.

The most flights from YOW to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 536.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 27m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 2 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andAir Canada from Ottawa to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
442 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,926 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,287 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Departing from Ottawa to Chicago will take you 4h 55m. There are 1048 km between Ottawa and Chicago. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 426, Air Canada will fly you from Ottawa to Chicago and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as C$ 478. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Chicago for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Chicago are ANA (91%), Republic Airways (90%) and United Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 293. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for C$ 523 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,146 when flying from Ottawa to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago (average of C$ 186). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 766). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago

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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 426AverageC$ 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 478AverageC$ 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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