Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Ottawa to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Chicago takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Ottawa and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Ottawa and Chicago is 1052 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ottawa and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Ottawa and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Canada, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Ottawa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ottawa and New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Mexico City, Bogotá, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cancún, Houston, San Juan, Washington, D.C., Dhaka, Fort Lauderdale, London.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Kuwait City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Kelowna, Quebec City, Victoria, Saskatoon, Lima.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Ottawa?

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Ottawa is mainly served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. But there are other airports nearby, including Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Ottawa?

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The main airport in Ottawa is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. It is also served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Kingston/Norman Rogers, Watertown International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Mont Tremblant International.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, South Bend International, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Ottawa?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Ottawa, including Via Rail Canada.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Ottawa and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Ottawa and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Ottawa and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Ottawa and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Ottawa and Chicago with Air Canada, United Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Delta Air Lines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Ottawa and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ottawa and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Ottawa and Chicago?

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Traveling between Ottawa and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Ottawa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Ottawa. The main one is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International and other nearby airports include Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Kingston/Norman Rogers, Watertown International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Mont Tremblant International

Question 16

How many airports are there near Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, South Bend International, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Ottawa by bus or train?

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Yes, Ottawa has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Ottawa, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ottawa and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ottawa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ottawa and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Ottawa and Chicago depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ottawa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Ottawa and Chicago arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$232
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$417
Cheapest round-trip	$426
Average round-trip	$513
Nonstop flights in December	$417 – $1170

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
WestJet	WJA	WS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Porter Airlines	POE	PD	Yes	0 0
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States Mandatory travel attestation form

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required

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