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How long is the flight from Chicago to Ottawa?

ORDChicago
YOWOttawa
Flight Time
1 h 40 min
Distance
1,052km

654 miles

Departure
15:29
Arrival
18:09
From

ORDChicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Departure 15:29 · America/Chicago

To

YOWOttawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Arrival 18:09 · America/Toronto

Route Details

The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa covers a distance of approximately 1,052 kilometers (654 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 1 h 40 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/Chicago
Arrival Time Zone
America/Toronto

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Ottawa?

A direct flight from Chicago to Ottawa takes around 1 h 40 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Chicago to Ottawa?

The distance from Chicago to Ottawa is about 1,052 kilometers (654 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Ottawa?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 1 h 40 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Ottawa to Chicago.