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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago from C$ 174

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CHI
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Chicago are usually found in May or June, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 10 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 382

One-way from

C$ 174

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 726

Good round-trip deal

C$ 564 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 334 or less
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  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 46m total
  • Ottawa to Chicago
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  • 6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 58m total
  • Ottawa to Chicago
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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 10 November 2025.

Sat 13/127:00 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/121:34 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11C$ 419
Sat 6/127:00 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/122:26 p.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11C$ 430
Fri 5/127:00 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/123:20 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11C$ 431
Sun 7/124:15 p.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/123:20 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11C$ 437
Thu 11/129:35 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/123:20 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11C$ 440
Tue 2/126:50 a.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/123:43 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11C$ 473
Tue 23/129:30 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1212:09 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11C$ 475
Thu 11/126:50 a.m.YOW - MDW
2 stops7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/126:37 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11C$ 486
Thu 25/1212:10 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Thu 1/14:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 14mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/11C$ 532
Tue 23/126:50 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 15mPorter Airlines
Tue 30/124:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 8/11C$ 544
Wed 24/126:50 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 15mPorter Airlines
Sun 28/1211:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/11C$ 553
Tue 23/1212:10 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Sun 4/14:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/11C$ 565

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OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sat 13/12

7:00 a.m.-8:01 p.m.

1 stop14h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/12

1:34 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop26h 36m

C$ 419

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 16/1

9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 18/1

7:44 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop8h 41m

C$ 421

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Fri 16/1

9:30 a.m.-5:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

7:52 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop27h 33m

C$ 455

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Wed 28/1

7:00 a.m.-12:18 a.m.

1 stop18h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

7:52 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

2 stops19h 59m

C$ 476

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Thu 11/12

6:50 a.m.-1:01 p.m.

2 stops7h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sun 14/12

6:37 p.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop21h 36m

C$ 486

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sat 6/12

4:20 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

3 stops32h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/12

1:34 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops9h 51m

C$ 499

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sun 7/12

4:20 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

3 stops32h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/12

1:52 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

3 stops25h 59m

C$ 518

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 20/3

12:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 22/3

11:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 528

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Wed 24/12

6:50 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 28/12

11:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 553

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Thu 25/12

12:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 28/12

11:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 553

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago (average of C$ 184). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 360). 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 10 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from Ottawa to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 10 November 2025.

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

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 91% 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.

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 452.

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 (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 20m.

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 (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.

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 10 November 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,011 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,429 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.

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  • 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. 3 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 12 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Departing from Ottawa to Chicago will take you 4h 10m. There are 1048 km between Ottawa and Chicago.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 377, Porter Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to Chicago and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 472 and C$ 499, respectively. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Chicago for 34% 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 (90%), GoJet (89%) and United Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 249. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for C$ 393 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,228 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago (average of C$ 184). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 360). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago

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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 377AverageC$ 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 472AverageC$ 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 499AverageC$ 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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