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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago from C$ 241

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
YOW — CHI
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

The best prices from Ottawa to Chicago are usually found in April or May, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 26 April 2024.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 487

Round-trip from

C$ 358
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 17% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Ottawa to Chicago, book at least 43 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 100% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 510 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 811.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Ottawa in April are about C$ 583 on average during April, but can be found for as low as C$ 374.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Chicago (YOW - CHI)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Ottawa to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Ottawa to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Ottawa and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights heading from Ottawa to Chicago. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sun 6/1011:20 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mAir Canada
Tue 15/107:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 711
Fri 20/911:00 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop4h 35mAir Canada
Mon 23/93:35 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 718
Wed 11/96:30 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Sun 15/96:00 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 726
Thu 23/59:20 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop6h 34mAir Canada
Mon 27/56:00 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 733
Wed 5/69:20 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop5h 42mAir Canada
Sat 8/66:00 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 735
Fri 21/69:20 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop5h 42mAir Canada
Mon 24/66:00 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 740
Mon 17/69:20 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop6h 34mAir Canada
Sat 22/66:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 769
Fri 14/66:38 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mAir Canada
Sun 16/66:00 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 770
Thu 23/55:26 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Canada
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 772

Cheap United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Ottawa and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Ottawa to Chicago. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 20/95:25 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/97:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 761
Thu 19/911:25 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/97:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 803
Sat 28/95:55 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1010:35 a.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops10h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 811
Sat 28/95:30 a.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops18h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/108:45 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop14h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 821
Tue 2/77:30 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/78:53 a.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 822
Fri 20/95:59 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/96:20 p.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 824
Thu 23/56:38 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/56:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 847
Mon 27/56:38 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/66:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 872
Fri 3/51:30 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/59:45 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,003

Cheap Ottawa to Chicago flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Ottawa to Chicago specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Ottawa to Chicago in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 18/52:30 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 32mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/512:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 461
Fri 24/511:30 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 26/58:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 04mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 464
Fri 17/55:10 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 27mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/512:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 472
Fri 17/51:15 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 02mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/58:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 04mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 478
Sat 25/53:00 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/57:20 a.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 480
Thu 16/511:30 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/512:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 493
Sat 25/53:00 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/511:14 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 497
Fri 17/55:10 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 27mPorter Airlines
Mon 20/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 505
Thu 23/56:55 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 42mPorter Airlines
Sun 26/58:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 04mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 513

Ottawa to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ottawa and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Ottawa to Chicago in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 18/52:30 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 32mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/512:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 461
Fri 24/511:30 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 26/58:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 04mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 464
Fri 17/55:10 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 27mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/512:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 472
Fri 17/51:15 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 02mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/58:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 04mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 478
Sat 25/53:00 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/57:20 a.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 480
Mon 17/611:30 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 47mPorter Airlines
Sat 22/68:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 14mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 483
Thu 16/511:30 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/512:15 p.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 493
Sat 25/53:00 p.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/511:14 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 497
Fri 17/55:10 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 27mPorter Airlines
Mon 20/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 505

Direct flights to Chicago from Ottawa

Discover non-stop flight options from Ottawa to Chicago. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Ottawa to Chicago. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from Ottawa to Chicago should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 25/55:26 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Canada
Wed 29/56:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 711
Fri 24/56:38 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mAir Canada
Thu 30/56:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 718
Fri 20/95:25 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/97:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 761
Thu 19/911:25 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/97:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 803
Wed 11/96:30 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Sun 15/97:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 844
Wed 11/95:25 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mAir Canada
Sun 15/97:25 a.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 846
Thu 23/56:38 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/56:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 847
Thu 13/65:26 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mAir Canada
Sun 16/66:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 870
Mon 27/56:38 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/66:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 872

Ottawa to Chicago flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Ottawa to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Ottawa to Chicago should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Fri 3/57:10 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 57mPorter Airlines
Thu 23/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 579
Fri 3/56:55 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 42mPorter Airlines
Thu 23/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 581
Sat 4/58:35 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 57mPorter Airlines
Wed 8/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 614
Fri 3/56:55 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 42mPorter Airlines
Wed 22/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 616
Wed 1/56:55 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 42mPorter Airlines
Tue 14/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 617
Fri 3/56:55 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 42mPorter Airlines
Fri 24/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 629
Sun 5/57:05 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 32mPorter Airlines
Tue 7/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop6h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 643
Fri 3/56:55 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop3h 42mPorter Airlines
Mon 20/58:00 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 646
Sun 5/57:05 p.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/55:09 p.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 681

One-way flights to Chicago from Ottawa

Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Ottawa to Chicago, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Chicago instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 4/68:50 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 241
Tue 4/611:30 a.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 248
Sun 26/512:30 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop4h 47mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 263
Tue 4/611:30 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 47mPorter Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 267
Tue 4/64:00 p.m.YOW - ORD
3 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 270
Sun 26/57:50 a.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 308
Fri 24/57:50 a.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 330
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop12h 05mWestJet
Deal found 25/4C$ 335
Sat 8/610:10 a.m.YOW - MDW
2 stops10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 337

Find flights from Ottawa to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

C$ 461 - C$ 1,104

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaChicago Midway

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Mon 27/5

1 stop3h 42m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/6

1 stop5h 54m

C$ 461

OttawaChicago Midway

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 24/5

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/5

1 stop5h 04m

C$ 464

OttawaChicago Midway

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 24/5

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/5

1 stop6h 39m

C$ 472

OttawaChicago O'Hare Intl

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Thu 16/5

2 stops22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/5

2 stops21h 52m

C$ 598

OttawaChicago O'Hare Intl

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sun 6/10

Nonstop2h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/10

Nonstop2h 08m

C$ 711

OttawaChicago O'Hare Intl

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Fri 20/9

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/9

Nonstop2h 08m

C$ 761

OttawaChicago Midway

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Sat 25/5

2 stops14h 27m

Chicago Midway

Wed 29/5

2 stops11h 03m

C$ 815

OttawaChicago O'Hare Intl

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Fri 20/9

2 stops16h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/9

2 stops16h 15m

C$ 1,007

OttawaChicago O'Hare Intl

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Fri 17/5

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/5

1 stop16h 05m

C$ 1,104

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Deals found on 24/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 42 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Ottawa to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Ottawa to Chicago is currently C$ 289 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 710. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 452). 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.

January

C$ 357

February

C$ 416

March

C$ 443

April

C$ 456

May

C$ 536

June

C$ 561

July

C$ 606

August

C$ 618

September

C$ 473

October

C$ 509

November

C$ 462

December

C$ 478

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

-5 - 23 °C

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 26 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta from Ottawa to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,981 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Porter Airlines
7.4
Good
438 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,864 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

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. 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 4 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Porter Airlines for just C$ 461, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 554.

  • Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 800 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago under C$ 800. A good price for a direct flight from Ottawa to Chicago is less than C$ 889.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Ottawa to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than C$ 600.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 461, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 711. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Chicago for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Chicago are Porter Airlines (C$ 263), WestJet (C$ 335), and Air Canada (C$ 387).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Chicago are ANA (95%), Air Canada (91%) and United Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 281. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for C$ 616 on average our data indicates C$ 1,840 when flying from Ottawa to Chicago.

  • What does YOW to ORD mean?

    Great question - YOW to ORD just means Ottawa Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Ottawa to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Ottawa to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Ottawa to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Ottawa to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Ottawa to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Ottawa to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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