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Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air Canada
• American Airlines

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $314 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $463 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $403 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $510: a $107 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 12:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 7:07 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $448. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago takes 4h 17m, covering 1,774 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $298 to $2,494. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 25m, compared with 7h 27m via Calgary (YYC) and 8h 50m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago range from $309 to $557, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago flights:

• • Air Canada
• • American Airlines