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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Vancouver to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$262
Typical prices: $280-$459
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/29Thu 2/5
YVR - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$356
Typical prices: $394-$509
Air Canada
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
YVR - ORD • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy has low fares but restrictions.
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
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When to book
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Chicago (YVR-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Chicago

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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3:40 pm - 8:29 pm
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ORD
26h 49m1 stop
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8:43 pm - 9:07 pm
ORD
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YVR
26h 24m2 stops
$262Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
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11:30 pm - 11:22 am
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ORD
33h 52m1 stop
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6:02 pm - 7:34 am
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YVR
39h 32m2 stops
$264Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25
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12:05 pm - 11:51 pm
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MDW
9h 46m1 stop
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11:05 am - 11:25 pm
MDW
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YVR
14h 20m1 stop
$265Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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6:45 pm - 1:35 pm
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ORD
16h 50m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 7:40 pm
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YVR
7h 20m1 stop
$267WestJet
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
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6:00 am - 4:43 pm
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ORD
8h 43m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 12:10 am
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YVR
8h 40m1 stop
$268WestJet
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:35 pm - 8:00 pm
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MDW
25h 25m1 stop
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9:04 pm - 11:12 am
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YVR
16h 08m1 stop
$268Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
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11:00 pm - 11:27 am
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MDW
10h 27m1 stop
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3:29 pm - 11:59 pm
MDW
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YVR
10h 30m1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
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7:00 am - 5:44 pm
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ORD
8h 44m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:31 pm
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YVR
12h 16m1 stop
$279Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:45 pm - 10:39 am
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ORD
12h 54m2 stops
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2:20 pm - 7:40 pm
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YVR
7h 20m1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
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11:00 pm - 11:27 am
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MDW
10h 27m1 stop
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9:04 pm - 11:12 am
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YVR
16h 08m1 stop
$281Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago costs $109 on the route between Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) 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 Vancouver to Chicago?

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

For Vancouver to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Vancouver, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $261 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $495 and $451 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $277 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers extra legroom, up to six inches more than standard economy seats.


Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring carry-on space.

Air Canada

Preferred Economy seats offer extra legroom for a fee, unless you have elite status.


Premium Economy includes priority boarding and extra legroom, enhancing comfort.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers low fares but includes restrictions like late boarding and no seat assignment.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.

Airports
YVR

At YVR, security queues move quickly, even during busy times. Check real-time wait times online to plan your arrival efficiently.

ORD

For a quick trip to downtown Chicago from ORD, take the CTA Blue Line train. It runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Vancouver to Chicago

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago was $88 for a one-way ticket and $262 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Vancouver and on arrival in Chicago.

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver to Chicago?

    Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $314 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $250 or less one-way and $361 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Chicago

Monday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Vancouver to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9094 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

10.0 ExcellentRoger, Dec 2025
CAE - ORD
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The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Flight, food and crew were all good, friendly and very satisfactory.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

Premium economy seat was decent. As always poor headphones, poor food and beverage, crew is not overly friendly

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Air Canada cancelled our flight and reschedule it 26 hours later that completely interrupted my family's long waited Japan trip, it wasn't due to natural reason such as weather but under the company's control. On the day we wasted 9 hours of our time from 6am to 3pm, including a few hours in the customer counter waiting for supervisor to handle our rescheduling. When we came to the counter for rebooking help there were at least 4 employees on the counter but we were told they were not trained to handle customer rebooking, we were also told the supervisor could come 10:30 to handle our rebooking, but she showed up more than one hour later, the end result was exactly the same so the few hours we spent waiting for her was completely wasted; We already prepaid hotel and all the tickets for the our stay in Tokyo so all of the cost for the first day is completed wasted; The $80 meal voucher issues was far less than our financial loss due to the financial cancellation, and it was not surprisingly invalid (as Your company screw up everything possible along the flight), the vouchers were supposed to last 72 hours, when we tried to used it at our lounge next day less than 24 hours from its issuing at a designated restaurant, the worker there couldn't scan the vouchers after multiple tries on all 4 vouchers issued, so we had to pay the food from our own money; For the two return flights they were also full of unfortunate events that caused bad experience and further delay and waste of our time, both flights departed late and the last leg had another significant delay of more than half an hour after touchdown, the gate was for some reason not available so we waited more than half an hour, when we got out of plane it was almost one hour later than the supposed arrival time; The gate you arranged is the farthest in Vancouver airport, also was the luggage pickup location in Seattle airport; We also called customer service for rescheduling help and after a long time wait (more than an hour) we got a call back but the CS representative was equally clueless and unhelpful. Other than a fatal crash, your company couldn't do anything right and provided the worst service possible among the tons of flights we have taken in our lives.

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

I did not noticed baggage was separate - I had assumed international flights included luggage, so it surprised me I had to pay to check a bag.

Bad service as well. Another 3hr delayed flight from chicago to Charlotte.

Everything was good. Except Broken looking escape/exit doors over the wings need tending,

Really good, super comfy flight and the stewardess was great.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

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