Flying from Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Winnipeg.
Flights from YWG to ORD start from 07:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 14:20 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YWG to ORD flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Jetting into Chicago (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as planned, United is the most punctual carrier offering YWG to ORD flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is R 2,628. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,744. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YWG to ORD, book your journey one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YWG to ORD.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Winnipeg Airport (YWG)
You'll find YWG at 2000 Wellington Avenue.
Of all flights leaving Winnipeg Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Winnipeg Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Winnipeg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YWG:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel near ORD if you're on a late Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in March.
Lock in your flight from Winnipeg Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YWG to ORD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
