International route
Cheap flights from Vancouver to Chicago
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 1,759 miles, 3h 50m nonstop.
YVR to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,759 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASNK8 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 16all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadChicago vs Vancouver
Vancouver to Chicago
Round trips from $157
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Vancouver to Chicago
8 airlines fly nonstop with 16 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, DEN, LAS, PHX, OAK, BNA, STL · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
- Dallas (DAL)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
VancouverChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and Spirit all fly YVR to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $157; September 2026 is the most expensive at $202 and up, a difference of $45 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Vancouver to ChicagoVancouver to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 3h 50m gate to gate, covering 1,759 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to ORD?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago (ORD), with 16 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MSP, DTW and SLC.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $157 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Vancouver to Chicago flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver. YVR is on America/Vancouver time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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