Travelling from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct Chicago to Vancouver International Airport flight is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is two hours behind Chicago.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. There are 23 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 8:15pm. Choose the first ORD to YVR departure operated by United Airlines at 8:48am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to YVR.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leave from this terminal.
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport departing ORD include:
Most passengers choose to book seats with United from ORD to YVR.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is American Airlines.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Chicago to YVR that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and YVR include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and YVR:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to YVR flight:
76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
You can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with one or more stops out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). These are some of the most popular stopovers between RFD and YVR:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Vancouver International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near YVR:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Central Vancouver is around 11 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport is ج.م. 7,163. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 15,376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Chicago to YVR, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Chicago to Vancouver International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). July is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Before locking in your Chicago to YVR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Vancouver International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park.
