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

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

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Alternative Calgary to Chicago routes

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

Calgary to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP7,964
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week65

Finding cheap flights from Calgary 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 Calgary to Chicago is P7,964. 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.
3 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Calgary to Chicago.
Qatar Airways, American Airlines and United fly direct from Calgary to Chicago.
As of February 2025, there are 65 flights per week flying from Calgary to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Chicago is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from Calgary Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from P7,964.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Calgary Airport to Chicago on Monday, 12 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 28 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 February, the average temperature is usually around -2°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.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

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.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from YYC to Chicago every day.

  • Tailor your travel plans with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

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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