Find cheap flights from Chicago to Thunder Bay – Compare and Save

There are currently no direct flights available from Chicago to Thunder Bay. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 52m and 6h 08m in total, depending on the connection.

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 Thunder Bay range from C$ 740 to C$ 1,496, with an average of C$ 886 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 740 counts as a good deal.

Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 34 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Budget
• Avis
• Driving Force

Flights from Chicago to Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay (YQT).

Connecting flights from Chicago to Thunder Bay most commonly pass through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 23% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Chicago to Thunder Bay route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 739 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,531, a difference of C$ 792. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 52m, compared with 6h 08m via Toronto Island (YTZ).

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