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$173+ Cheap flights from Calgary (YYC) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — CHI
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Tue 8/18
Tue 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Calgary to Chicago are usually found in November or January, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:00 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
WestJet
Sat 9/55:30 pm
ORD
-
YYC
Nonstop3h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/15$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2612:37 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 10/288:40 am
ORD
-
YYC
Nonstop3h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3012:37 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 11/29:47 pm
ORD
-
YYC
1 stop17h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$245
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:00 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
WestJet
Mon 8/315:30 pm
ORD
-
YYC
Nonstop3h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/18$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/212:00 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
WestJet
Tue 10/65:30 pm
ORD
-
YYC
Nonstop3h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/15$251
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1112:00 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
WestJet
Mon 9/145:30 pm
ORD
-
YYC
Nonstop3h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/15$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:15 pm
YYC
-
ORD
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Mon 8/312:00 pm
ORD
-
YYC
1 stop10h 04m
Delta
Deal found 7/17$262
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/306:00 am
YYC
-
ORD
1 stop8h 38m
Air Canada
Mon 11/210:15 am
ORD
-
YYC
1 stop8h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/17$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/112:00 pm
YYC
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
WestJet
Mon 10/55:30 pm
ORD
-
YYC
Nonstop3h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/14$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/237:45 am
YYC
-
MDW
2 stops9h 52m
Delta
Thu 11/2612:30 pm
MDW
-
YYC
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:45 am
YYC
-
ORD
2 stops11h 39m
Delta
Wed 11/2512:15 pm
ORD
-
YYC
2 stops11h 58m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:45 am
YYC
-
MDW
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Mon 11/239:55 am
MDW
-
YYC
2 stops14h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$298

Find flight deals from Calgary to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Calgary (YYC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$173
(Air Canada)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$385 or less

Good one-way deal

$241 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Calgary to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Calgary to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CalgaryChicago

YYC - MDW

YYCMDW

Calgary

Mon 11/23

7:45 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/26

9:30 am-9:54 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$267

CalgaryChicago

YYC - ORD

YYCORD

Calgary

Fri 10/30

7:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

12:33 pm-12:12 am

2 stops11h 39m

$322

CalgaryChicago

YYC - MDW

YYCMDW

Calgary

Mon 10/26

7:00 am-4:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/30

12:28 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$332

CalgaryChicago

YYC - MDW

YYCMDW

Calgary

Thu 10/29

12:30 am-9:52 am

1 stop8h 22m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/2

9:59 am-8:15 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$336

CalgaryChicago

YYC - ORD

YYCORD

Calgary

Thu 9/24

12:00 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

2:05 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$338

CalgaryChicago

YYC - ORD

YYCORD

Calgary

Thu 12/24

7:15 am-8:34 pm

2 stops13h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/31

12:15 pm-12:13 am

2 stops11h 58m

$344

CalgaryChicago

YYC - MDW

YYCMDW

Calgary

Thu 10/1

7:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/6

1:28 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$351

CalgaryChicago

YYC - ORD

YYCORD

Calgary

Fri 10/30

12:37 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

8:40 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$363

CalgaryChicago

YYC - ORD

YYCORD

Calgary

Tue 10/13

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

2:03 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$374

CalgaryChicago

YYC - ORD

YYCORD

Calgary

Thu 12/24

7:15 am-8:34 pm

2 stops13h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/1

8:55 am-9:54 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$374

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Calgary to Chicago in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Calgary-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Calgary-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Calgary-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Calgary-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Calgary-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Calgary to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Calgary to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Calgary to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Chicago (average of $231). Flying from Calgary to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YYC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Calgary to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 19, 2026.

When flying from Calgary to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Calgary to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Calgary to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 19, 2026.

The most flights from YYC to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Calgary to Chicago?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Calgary to Chicago?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Calgary to Chicago, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,WestJet, andAmerican Airlines from Calgary to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,007 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,007 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,007 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,411 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,007 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,822 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,007 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Calgary (YYC) if they book a flight from Calgary to Chicago. On average, Calgary has 11 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Calgary is conveniently located just 5.8 mi from Calgary’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Calgary to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Calgary to Chicago in 3h 20m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Calgary and Chicago is about 1381 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Calgary to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Calgary to Chicago is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $135 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and WestJet, starting at $135 and $137 round-trip. Air Canada is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Calgary to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. WestJet flights start at $112 while deals on Air Canada start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Calgary to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Calgary, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (85%), Avianca (80%), Emirates( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Calgary to Chicago? While on average our users pay $845, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (Calgary - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $262.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Calgary to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Calgary to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Calgary to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Calgary to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Calgary to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Calgary to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Chicago (average of $231). Flying from Calgary to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$135Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$137Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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