Flight tickets from Ottawa to Chicago

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Flight deals from Ottawa to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to Chicago? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Alternative Ottawa to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ottawa to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Ottawa to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 18,205
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week95

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Chicago is ₹ 32,282. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to Chicago.
United, Republic Airways and Air New Zealand fly direct from Ottawa to Chicago.
As of October 2024, there are 95 flights per week flying from Ottawa to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chicago is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from Ottawa, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago Midway – which is 14.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 32,282.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Chicago on Friday, 24 January 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is Air Canada.

How to find cheap flights to Chicago (CHIA) from Ottawa (YOWA) in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Chicago? Return tickets start from ₹ 32,282 and one-way flights to Chicago from Ottawa start from ₹ 18,171


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Ottawa to Chicago. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Chicago from Ottawa from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Chicago start from ₹ 18,171 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best YOWA-CHIA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Chicago from Ottawa.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Ottawa-Chicago flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Ottawa and Chicago. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Chicago, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Ottawa to Chicago flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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