Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 46 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago.
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Calgary.
The most popular route is from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Choose from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYC to ORD is the 08:30 United service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 13:30 with American Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from YYC to Chicago.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can get a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago. Start your trip at YYC and end it at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago. Book your seat with one of these:
You can travel to United States for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Calgary International Airport to Chicago, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
The journey from central Calgary to YYC takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YYC? If you're boarding an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago
P5,510 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P7,964. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYC to Chicago.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Calgary International Airport to Chicago. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 46 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from YYC to Chicago at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from YYC to Chicago around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Calgary International Airport to Chicago, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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