Flying from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport flight.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located in Toronto.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is the busiest route. You can choose from 8 direct services every week between ORD and YTZ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to YTZ.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Go straight to your destination from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) are available from here.
When departing from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to YTZ.
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Planning to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) plane tickets are available from here.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to YTZ are available with Porter Airlines.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd ranks number one in bookings on the MDW to YTZ route.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Choose Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd. 84.44% of its flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive on schedule.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to YTZ flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kms (90 miles) from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
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Getting from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to central Toronto
From Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, central Toronto is around 3 kms (2 miles) away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Currently, £53 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £128. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). November is the most popular month to visit Toronto. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Chicago to YTZ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees temperatures of between -15ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Toronto when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at CN Tower followed by The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 161 kms (100 miles) southwest of Toronto, a visit to London will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Forks of the Thames River, Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Storybook Gardens.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Toronto, Kingston is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.
