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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa takes 2h 19m, covering 1,690 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa range from C$ 1,005 to C$ 1,344, with an average of C$ 1,134 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,005 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$ 1,202 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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$ 514 to C$ 2,839. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 270, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ottawa. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,042 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,245, a difference of C$ 203.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport and Ottawa.

Flying via Toronto Island (YTZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 6h 25m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 11m via Calgary (YYC).

Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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.