Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Chicago (YVR - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$321	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Chicago is currently $321
Cheapest one-way flight	$179	Alaska 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Apr 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Vancouver to Chicago is currently $179
Cheapest nonstop flights	$381	Air Canada Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Vancouver to Chicago is currently $381
Last-minute weekend getaway	$532	Alaska 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Vancouver to Chicago is currently $532
Cheapest business class flights	$806	Delta 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Vancouver to Chicago is currently $806

Fastest flight	4 hr 8 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Vancouver to Chicago takes 4 hr 8 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–340
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $335–620

Popular airlines from Vancouver to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $457

Typical price: $295–540

7 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - ORD Every day

116 weekly connecting flights

YVR - ORD Every day
Air Canada

Nonstop

from $381

Typical price: $295–560

7 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - ORD Every day

84 weekly connecting flights

YVR - ORD Every day
Delta

from $352

Typical price: $315–650

229 weekly connecting flights

YVR - MDW, ORD Every day
American

from $463

Typical price: $320–690

38 weekly connecting flights

YVR - ORD Every day
Alaska

from $331

Typical price: $350–680

36 weekly connecting flights

YVR - ORD Every day
Porter Airlines

Typical price: $540–700

17 weekly connecting flights

YVR - MDW Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver Canada 28 min 6 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 2 hr 50 min 132 mi
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

Abbotsford Canada 58 min 39 mi
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Canada 10 min 1 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Vancouver to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $180 to $340.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $321. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $179.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $457, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $381, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Delta flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $352, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest American flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $463, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $331, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Chicago starts at $321 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $179 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.

4 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Vancouver to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Vancouver to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Vancouver to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Vancouver to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 116 connecting flights per week. United flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 229 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Vancouver to Chicago are:

Air Canada offers 7 nonstop flights and 84 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
American offers 38 connecting flights per week. American flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 36 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Porter Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Porter Airlines flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Vancouver and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $321. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $179.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $457, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $381, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Delta flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $352, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest American flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $463, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Vancouver to Chicago is $331, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.

Air Canada and United fly direct from Vancouver to Chicago.

There are 7 United direct flights from Vancouver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Chicago at price $532 is offered by Alaska from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

Air Canada and United fly direct from Vancouver to Chicago.

There are 7 United direct flights from Vancouver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Vancouver to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Vancouver and Chicago start at $381 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Air Canada.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Vancouver to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Chicago start at $806 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Chicago start at $321 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4.

To book business class trips from Vancouver to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Vancouver and Chicago starts at $532 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Chicago at price $532 is offered by Alaska from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Vancouver to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.