Brampton to Chicago flights
Chicago lies 675 km (419 mi) west of Brampton, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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.
| Brampton | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 656,480 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 11 km out | MDW, 11 km out |
Clocks in Chicago are 1 h behind Brampton right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chicago
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brampton
Brampton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 58 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 30 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 55 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 73 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 91 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 33 km (21 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
| Michigan City Municipal Airport (regional) | MGC | 71 km (44 mi) | 4,099 ft | 655 ft |
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Staying in Chicago
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Common questions
How far is Chicago from Brampton?
675 km (419 mi) in a straight line, west of Brampton.
How long does it take to get from Brampton to Chicago by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brampton and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Brampton to Chicago flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW); Chicago also has ORD, GYY, MGC.
What currency do I need in Chicago?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Chicago?
Our booking partner lists 1,320+ places to stay in Chicago, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.