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$191+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Illinois

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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — ORD
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/126:55 am
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/193:20 pm
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/126:55 am
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/133:20 pm
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 9/86:25 pm
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/133:20 pm
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop20h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 9/86:55 am
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop13h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/152:15 pm
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$363
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 9/96:55 am
YOW
-
ORD
2 stops14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/163:40 pm
ORD
-
YOW
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/56:55 am
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/193:20 pm
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$373
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/106:55 am
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1711:05 am
ORD
-
YOW
2 stops12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$381
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/76:55 am
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/142:15 pm
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$388
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:20 am
YOW
-
ORD
1 stop10h 20m
WestJet
Mon 10/55:30 pm
ORD
-
YOW
1 stop11h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 7/27$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/276:55 am
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/3010:20 am
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/2210:40 am
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop4h 55m
Porter Airlines
Fri 9/253:20 pm
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop20h 32m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/23$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/68:45 pm
YOW
-
MDW
1 stop15h 15m
Porter Airlines
Sun 9/133:20 pm
MDW
-
YOW
1 stop20h 32m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/23$427

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$191
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$612

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$334 or less
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One-way flight from Ottawa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Illinois.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Illinois 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Tue 9/15

10:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/19

11:45 am-7:07 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$443

OttawaSt. Louis

YOW - STL

YOWSTL

Ottawa

Fri 8/14

9:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$467

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 10/9

6:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/13

3:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 00m

$487

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

10:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/17

3:20 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$494

OttawaSt. Louis

YOW - STL

YOWSTL

Ottawa

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-3:38 pm

3 stops10h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/23

12:59 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$520

OttawaSt. Louis

YOW - STL

YOWSTL

Ottawa

Fri 10/23

6:25 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/26

5:00 am-3:07 pm

2 stops9h 07m

$520

OttawaSt. Louis

YOW - STL

YOWSTL

Ottawa

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/19

12:59 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$520

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sat 10/24

8:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

2:50 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$579

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Sat 9/19

10:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/22

3:20 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$581

OttawaChicago

YOW - MDW

YOWMDW

Ottawa

Fri 8/7

10:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

10:25 am-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$625

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Deals found on 7/27

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Illinois?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Illinois (average of $377). Flying from Ottawa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 YOW to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Illinois. 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 28, 2026.

The most flights from YOW to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Illinois flights typically cost between $622 and $814 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $359 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 11-Sep 18).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines and United Airlines from Ottawa to Illinois have to say. 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
449 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
449 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
449 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,048 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
449 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Illinois?

    Located just 6.6 mi from the city center, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Ottawa.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Ottawa to Illinois can take about 4h 55m. Porter Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $443. The distance from Ottawa to Illinois is about 651 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Ottawa to Illinois consider Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Ottawa - Chicago Midway or Ottawa - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Illinois are Republic Airways (87%), United Airlines (86%) and ANA (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from Ottawa to Illinois is generally $1,709, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $255. When looking at the most popular route, (Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $364 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Illinois 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 Ottawa to Illinois?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Illinois (average of $377). Flying from Ottawa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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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Top airline flying from Ottawa to Illinois

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United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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