Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago one hour behind Ottawa.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YOW to MDW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Currently, $391 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $681. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to MDW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chicago Midway International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to MDW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
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