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$148 Find Cheap Flights from Calgary to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Calgary to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$245
Typical prices: $390-$237
Delta
Thu 8/20Wed 8/26
YYC - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$254
Typical prices: $485-$242
WestJet
Mon 6/8Sat 6/13
YYC - ORD • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers 6 extra inches of legroom.
Calgary Airport provides free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Chicago (YYC-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Calgary to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Chicago

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:45 am - 5:04 pm
YYC
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ORD
9h 19m
1 stop
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12:29 pm - 8:35 pm
ORD
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YYC
9h 06m
1 stop
$245Delta
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:45 am - 5:04 pm
YYC
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ORD
9h 19m
1 stop
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8:48 am - 8:35 pm
ORD
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YYC
12h 47m
2 stops
$252Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
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7:45 am - 9:45 pm
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MDW
13h 00m
2 stops
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12:30 pm - 8:54 pm
MDW
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YYC
9h 24m
1 stop
$252Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:45 am - 6:19 pm
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ORD
9h 34m
1 stop
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1:59 pm - 10:59 pm
ORD
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YYC
10h 00m
1 stop
$253Delta
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
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12:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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ORD
3h 40mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 8:25 pm
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YYC
3h 55mnonstop
$254WestJet
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
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12:00 pm - 4:40 pm
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ORD
3h 40mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 8:25 pm
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YYC
3h 55mnonstop
$255WestJet
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:55 pm - 9:00 am
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ORD
8h 05m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 10:57 pm
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YYC
8h 12m
1 stop
$257Air Canada
Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:45 am - 6:19 pm
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ORD
9h 34m
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12:29 pm - 8:35 pm
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9h 06m
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$258Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:00 pm - 11:12 am
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MDW
13h 12m
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6:00 am - 5:10 pm
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12h 10m
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$329Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:00 am - 10:11 pm
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14h 11m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Calgary to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Calgary to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Calgary to Chicago departing in August.

What is the cheapest Calgary to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Calgary to Chicago costs $146 on the route between Calgary (YYC) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Calgary to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Calgary to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Calgary to Chicago is March, where tickets cost $62 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $127 and $108 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Calgary to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $275, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Calgary to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Calgary to Chicago

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$148
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Calgary to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Calgary to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Calgary to Chicago?

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Calgary to Chicago was $148 for a one-way ticket and $245 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Calgary and Chicago?

    A passport is required to fly from Calgary to Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Calgary to Chicago?

    When flying out of Calgary you will be using Calgary. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Calgary to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Calgary to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Calgary to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Calgary to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Calgary and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Calgary to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Calgary to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Calgary to Chicago, United Airlines or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Calgary to Chicago are United Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of $375 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $285 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Calgary to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Calgary to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Calgary is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Calgary with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Calgary to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Calgary up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Calgary to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $188 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Calgary to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Calgary to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Calgary Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Calgary to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Direct returns

Chicago to Calgary

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines,WestJet

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Calgary to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Calgary to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9752 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
DTW - ORD
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This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

Food was not inspired but was satisfying. Same for infotainment selection. You’d think business class would come with complimentary WiFi. Crew was uniformly attentive and excellent.

Better movie options. More diligence on the size and amount of bags people bring on board. Lady across aisle from me had a bucket style bag that would only go so far under the seat in front of her. She was not told once that the whole bag is supposed to be under the seat. Crew is very hardworking however.

I didn’t have any food but my Prosecco hit the spot. We left on time and the crew was friendly.

Flight didn’t happen because both my connections were lost and Toronto wouldn’t let me board. I was checked in to all 3 flights at the check-in fest in Dublin.

I wasn’t able to book or pay for a seat and they forgot to check me in for my third flight so I spent 24 hours in Toronto waiting for another one.

Flight was delayed for 5hours. Food vouchers just aren’t good enough

Flight was early. That’s the only positive I can share. I paid for wifi on the flight and it didn’t allow me to use any streaming services so it was a waste of $20. West Jet also lost my ski equipment on my way to a ski vacation. They told me it would be delivered to the hotel as soon as it arrived at the airport. It was never delivered. I had to pick it up at the airport on my way home. I am completely disgusted with my experience on west jet

No kiosk to help pre boarding unlike other airlines, still lost the luggage despite its own crew/TSA or security tagging it, poor handling of lost luggage and possibly compensation is likely poor too.

Everything was great until we had to get our bags. The bags came out in several different batches over 90 minutes after we landed maybe more we got our bags. So much for the old West Jet where they promised bags in 20 minutes. I Next time I will pack lighter and go with a carry-on.

The flight was full and good as could be expected. We arrived early which is always a good thing.

Awful customer service, horrible experience. We travel a lot domestic & international- worst flights to/from ever. Brief bkgd as Inhate to relive this experience: booked and chose 2 seats 4 months prior in Premium Economy - last row end seats close to bathroom, no one behind us, plenty of legroom;, underwear storage — flown this was on other airlines, love it. We receive notice 4 days before scheduled overseas flight - plane has changed, new seats assigned. Seats are split into single seats, opposites of the plane, FRONT Row so no reachable storage. Called BOTH British Air & America. American “switched planes and the seats you want are taken;” British Air “Yes, we’ll be glad to accommodate you (type type type). Just ask at the Gate and someone will give you new boarding passes with seats together in middle, OK?” — OK. —At Gate the attendant looks us up saying “No, it is an overbooked flight and yours are the only seats available.” But but but wait, “We were TOLD our seats had been switched and seated together?” Gate attendant “Well they were wrong and don’t change your seats. Your original seats are where you’ll sit.”. Right. No help WHATSOEVER. We sit opposite on way there, wife VERY disgruntled, a Tol 5 worst ways to start a 3-week bus tour of UK. We promise to NEVER FLY AMERICAN OR BROTISH AIR EVER, and we have 3 more extensive trips planned..

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Didn't make it back on American Airlines due to a maintenance issue. The communication and updates were terrible. I ended up returning on Aero Mexico which had a much nicer aircraft with a large entertainment screen with movies and shows AND they had a nice inflight meal. That was a treat after being delayed 26 hours! I think some additional flight miles, or something should be offered for that long of a delay ---it was not pleasant at all---very physical and emotional experience.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

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