Chicago to Brampton flights
Brampton lies 675 km (419 mi) 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 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.
| Chicago | Brampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.7 million | 656,480 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | YYZ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Brampton are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands 2 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brampton
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 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 30 km (19 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 73 km (45 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 91 km (57 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
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Staying in Brampton
Our booking partner lists 140 places to stay in Brampton. Of the 63 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 1 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 12,356 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brampton from Chicago?
675 km (419 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Brampton 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 Chicago and Brampton?
Brampton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Brampton flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Brampton also has YHM, YTZ, YKF, YCM, YLK.
What currency do I need in Brampton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Brampton?
Our booking partner lists 140 places to stay in Brampton, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.