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Cheap Flight Deals from Ontario to Chicago (ONT-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ontario 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ontario to Chicago

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ontario to Chicago.
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Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 8:53 pmONT-MDW
17h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:44 pm - 9:12 amMDW-ONT
20h 28m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, Jun 7
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 11:52 pmONT-ORD
20h 53m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 9:12 amORD-ONT
29h 12m1 stop
$202Frontier
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, Jun 7
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:03 pmONT-ORD
4h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:26 pmORD-ONT
4h 31mnonstop
$227United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 1:05 amONT-MDW
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:35 pm - 2:45 pmMDW-ONT
4h 10mnonstop
$237Southwest
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Fri, May 30 - Fri, Jun 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:03 pmONT-ORD
4h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:25 pmORD-ONT
6h 40m1 stop
$237United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 12:05 amONT-MDW
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:35 amMDW-ONT
5h 35m1 stop
$247Southwest
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Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 12:32 amONT-ORD
5h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 9:38 pmORD-ONT
6h 53m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 10:09 pmONT-ORD
6h 54m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 11:46 pmORD-ONT
6h 26m1 stop
$257Delta
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Wed, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 24
Delta Logo
7:05 pm - 8:34 amONT-ORD
11h 29m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 11:46 pmORD-ONT
6h 26m1 stop
$262Delta
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Fri, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 10:10 amONT-ORD
7h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 9:38 pmORD-ONT
6h 53m1 stop
$273American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 16 - Sat, Jun 21
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ontario to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Ontario to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Ontario to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Ontario to Chicago cost $227 and was between Ontario (ONT) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $227.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Ontario, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ontario 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 Ontario to Chicago is November, where tickets cost $200 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $375 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ontario 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 $548, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Ontario to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Ontario to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ontario to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Ontario to Chicago

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit the Museum of Science and Industry?

    ORD offers the best linkage to The Museum of Science and Industry, which lies approximately 24.2 miles away. Bus line 6 provides the most convenient connection to this attraction, covering the journey in about 1h 18min. For a quicker connection, take a taxi and get there in under 30min.

  • Is there a prayer room at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)?

    Religious souls landing at MDW from ONT and want to thank the Almighty for the safe trip will find a sacred suite where they can retreat quietly and respectfully. You can locate this sanctuary in Concourse C on the mezzanine level, and it’s open 24/7.

  • Are there car rentals from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to downtown Chicago?

    There’s a wide range of car rental services at ORD, ideal for anyone keen to explore Chicago in a car. Once you land at the airport, locate your car dealer’s desk in the arrival hall. A free shuttle will drop you at the pick-up point at Routes Car & Truck Rentals at 3901 Mannheim Rd, Schiller Park.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport run an art program?

    ORD boasts an extensive exhibition of unique pieces of art and crafts throughout its terminals. Consider killing time in concourses B and C and enjoy the various sculptures, murals, and paintings.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ontario to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ontario to Chicago was $99 for a one-way ticket and $200 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Ontario to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Ontario. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ontario to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ontario to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ontario to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ontario and Chicago.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ontario to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ontario to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $436 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $311 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ontario 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 Ontario to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $422 or less round-trip.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a hub of multiple licensed car and shuttle operators providing services to several destinations within and beyond this establishment. Many run counters at the passenger terminals, parking lots, and car rental centers. Still, most of the nearby airport hotels offer courtesy shuttles to and from the airport.
  • Those who intend to leave ONT for Chicago early in the morning will find it helpful if they spend a night in one of the hotels near Ontario International Airport (ONT). Usually, such properties offer complimentary cars to and from the departure terminal, thus enabling you to be there in time for your voyage. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport guarantees that stay.
  • If you’re departing from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago, remember that the establishment has three terminals. If you're using United Airlines, you’ll leave via Terminal 2, while Terminal 4 serves Southwest Airlines. Movement from one terminal to the other is via an Inter-Terminal Shuttle, which runs every 5-10min on the landside.
  • Those flying aboard American Airlines from ONT to Chicago should know that the carrier runs its hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Passengers arrive at ORD via Terminal 3 and can retreat to the Admirals Club in the same terminal, Airside. Members and registered cardholders enjoy priority access and clearance under the fast lane program. Still, Economy Class travelers can enjoy the suite after paying for the day’s pass.
  • Southwest Airlines allows passengers from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago to bring their furry friends into the cabin. Usually, these four-legged friends are household animals such as cats, dogs, and birds. The pets must bear their valid medical certificates and remember to lock them in their kernels throughout the trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Ontario to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ontario Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ontario to Chicago

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Ontario

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Ontario to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ontario 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Other than being delayed 5.5 hours and having to get a hotel because I missed my connecting flight, it was an okay flight. No in-flight Wi-Fi or entertainment.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

The flight itself was ok and the pilot was very communicative. However, our flight was delayed for almost 3 hours, the gate was changed 3 times and there was no communication as we were waiting. The flight staff was overall a little crabby...I understand as they probably had a long day but we all did.

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

After waiting several minutes to be acknowledged by 3 employees on their phones, was told we had missed our flight because the doors were closed at that literal moment. Had they given any actual service or help while we were standing there we would have been on with time to spare. More than 10 people were turned away in this fashion claiming there was no way they could let us on the plane, even though it was still sitting connected to the terminal. After the desk agents let us know they didn't care about the situation we were forced to pay more than twice the price of our original tickets as no credits were given for the price of the "missed" flight. And the icing on the cake was after being treated poorly, fleeced for another few hundred dollars for new tickets? We waited on the next plane for 25 minutes passed the "doors closed" time, letting almost an extra dozen passengers on board. You're company has lazy, disinterested employees and your lack of any real help will ensure this was the first and last time we fly Frontier. Awful.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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