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

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 12:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 7:02 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago takes 4h 12m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago range from $395 to $583, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $478 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $280 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $487 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $343 to $1,421. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Air Canada
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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).

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

• Calgary (YYC) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $552, a difference of $93.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 22m, compared with 7h 32m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 41m 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.

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.