Chicago to Toronto Flight Time & Schedules

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How Much Time Does a Flight from Chicago to Toronto Take?

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Toronto usually takes around 1 hour 3 minutes. The scheduled flight duration can vary slightly depending on the airline, aircraft type, weather conditions, air traffic and the selected departure airport.

Direct services operate from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which is the main international airport serving Toronto and the surrounding region.

Passengers departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) may need to choose a connecting itinerary, as regular nonstop services to Toronto are primarily operated from O’Hare International Airport.

Typical Journey Time from Chicago to Toronto

The quickest way to travel between Chicago and Toronto is by taking a nonstop flight. Direct services generally complete the journey in approximately 1 hour 3 minutes.

Flight schedules may differ depending on the airline and operating day. Factors such as weather, airport congestion and air traffic conditions can slightly affect the actual travel time.

Most nonstop flights between Chicago and Toronto operate on the route:

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) → Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

The direct flight normally takes around 1 hour 3 minutes.

Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s busiest airport and serves as the primary gateway for travelers visiting Toronto and other parts of Ontario.

Travelers may also arrive at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), located close to downtown Toronto.

However, nonstop commercial flight availability between Chicago and Billy Bishop can vary depending on airline schedules. When available, flight duration is similar to other direct Chicago–Toronto services, at approximately 1 hour 3 minutes.

Toronto Pearson remains the main airport option for most international travelers flying from Chicago.

Chicago to Toronto Flight Duration by Arrival Airport

Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Flight Time
Toronto Pearson International Airport	ORD–YYZ	Around 1 hr 3 mins nonstop
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport	ORD–YTZ	Around 1 hr 3 mins nonstop (when available)

Flight times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the airline schedule, aircraft, weather and air traffic conditions.

Airlines Flying from Chicago to Toronto

United Airlines

Air Canada

American Airlines

Time Difference Between Chicago and Toronto

Chicago and Toronto are normally in the same time zone, so there is no time difference between the two cities.

Both locations follow Central Time in Chicago and Eastern Time in Toronto, meaning Toronto is generally one hour ahead of Chicago

For example, when it is 8:00 AM in Chicago, it is usually 9:00 AM in Toronto.

The difference remains consistent during most of the year, although daylight saving time changes can briefly vary between regions when clock adjustments happen on different dates.

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