Travelling from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The average length of a direct flight from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours 28 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Ottawa. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago.
The busiest route is from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), with 26 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YOW to ORD is the 06:20 United option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 18:40 with United.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Ottawa to ORD. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from YOW, you can take a direct flight from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport with United.
YOW is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
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About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ORD:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago is about 35 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport from 167 € or travel return from just 272 €. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from Ottawa to ORD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Chicago, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Chicago. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Ottawa to ORD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Ottawa to O'Hare International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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