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Flights from Chicago to Nanaimo

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nanaimo. The fastest way is one stop via Vancouver or Calgary, about 7h 07m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 07m
CHIYCDYYC

Chicago to Nanaimo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 07mVia Vancouver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Calgary

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Nanaimo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Vancouver (YVR) YCD
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air
Tue10:00 CHI12:18 YVR2h 27m connection14:45 YVR15:07 YCDAmerican Airlines + WestJet Encore
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 07m
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CHI Calgary (YYC) YCD
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore
Sat19:00 CHI21:24 YYC2h 06m connection23:30 YYC00:13 YCDWestJet + WestJet Encore
34 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 13m
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CHI Toronto (YYZ) YCD
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m
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CHI Edmonton (YEG) YCD
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet Encore
Self-transfer likely ~7h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,911 km1,808 miles
Journey time
7h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hNanaimo vs Chicago
Currency in Nanaimo
CAD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → YCD

Flights from Chicago to Nanaimo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Nanaimo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nanaimo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,911 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Nanaimo?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC), Toronto (YYZ) and Edmonton (YEG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chicago and Nanaimo?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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