Chicago to Ottawa South flights
Ottawa South lies 1,039 km (646 mi) north-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chicago | Ottawa South | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 125,090 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | YOW, 8 km out |
Clocks in Ottawa South are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ottawa South
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Ottawa South
Ottawa South is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 8 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 17 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 81 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 8 km (5 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 17 km (11 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ottawa South from Chicago?
1,039 km (646 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ottawa South by air?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Ottawa South?
Ottawa South is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Ottawa South flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW); Ottawa South also has YRO, YND, OGS, MSS.
What currency do I need in Ottawa South?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.