Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Ottawa takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chicago and Ottawa?

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The flight distance between Chicago and Ottawa is 1052 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Ottawa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ottawa and Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, London, Halifax, New York, Atlanta, Glasgow, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Fort Myers, Orlando, Dallas, Tampa, Mexico City, Houston, Manila, Minneapolis.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Chicago?

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Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

Question 7

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, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 8

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, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Ottawa?

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Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Ottawa with Porter Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Ottawa, 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 11

What flights operate between Chicago and Ottawa?

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Traveling between Chicago and Ottawa, 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 12

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, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard

Question 13

How many airports are there near Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

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, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Ottawa 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 Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Ottawa 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 Ottawa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Chicago and Ottawa 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 Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Chicago and Ottawa 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 Ottawa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£152
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£841
Cheapest round-trip	£341
Average round-trip	£452
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
OC Transpo Route 97 Bus	25-40 min	$3.75; single fare; Presto card or cash	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	15-30 min	$35 – $50; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber	15-30 min	$25 – $45; varies with demand and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Lyft	15-30 min	$25 – $45; varies with demand and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	ride-hailing alternative
Rental Car	15-30 min	$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle and provider	on-demand during office hours	flexibility and exploration
Private Transfer	15-30 min	$60 – $100; pre-booked; fixed rate	by reservation (traffic dependent)	business travelers

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
United Airlines	---	3	3	3	3	3	3
Air Canada	---	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 36 total	Daily flights: 5.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
United Airlines	3	3	3	3	---	---	---
Air Canada	3	3	3	---	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 30 total	Daily flights: 4.29 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	---	---
Air Canada	3	3	3	3	1	3	2
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Porter Airlines	POE	PD	No
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-5°C	-13°C
February	-3°C	-12°C
March	2°C	-6°C
April	10°C	0°C
May	18°C	7°C
June	22°C	12°C
July	25°C	15°C
August	24°C	14°C
September	20°C	11°C
October	13°C	5°C
November	5°C	-1°C
December	-1°C	-7°C

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