Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ottawa
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ottawa
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Ottawa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Ottawa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,531–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Ottawa for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
ORD - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 11,531 Pts + $75.8
2026-11-09
ORD - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-09
ORD - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $81.2
2026-11-09
ORD - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
ORD - YOW
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Ottawa flight facts
Distance
659 mi
1,060 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Ottawa
YOW · Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Montreal · Montreal is 95 mi from Ottawa
Flights Madison - Ottawa · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Burlington · Burlington is 136 mi from Ottawa
Flights Chicago - Syracuse · Syracuse is 154 mi from Ottawa
Flights Chicago - Rochester · Rochester is 182 mi from Ottawa
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Ottawa
Premium cabin
2027-01-02
ORD - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 28,000 Pts + $36.9
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
ORD - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 45,000 Pts + $13.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
ORD - YOW
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 17,500 Pts + $49.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Ottawa (Canada)
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market
From 8,000 Pts or $144
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Ottawa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Ottawa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Ottawa.
Chicago and Ottawa are about 659 miles (1,060 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 659-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl (YOW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Ottawa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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