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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 10:48 am and lands at 1:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:58 pm and lands at 8:17 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Ottawa.

A direct flight from Chicago to Ottawa takes 2h 19m, covering 1,665 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Ottawa range from C$ 693 to C$ 1,281, with an average of C$ 1,060 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 693 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 510 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to C$ 1,203 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago to Ottawa flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 97 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Ottawa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 552 to C$ 2,843. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 266, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chicago to Ottawa may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Ottawa route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Chicago to Ottawa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 678 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,130, a difference of C$ 451.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Ottawa.

Flying via Toronto Island (YTZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 6h 25m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 11m via Calgary (YYC).

Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are National Arts Centre, Shaw Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Ottawa flights:

• Air Canada: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in First Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.