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Flights from Nanaimo to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Nanaimo to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Vancouver, about 8h 38m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 25m
YCDCHIYYC

Nanaimo to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey7h 25mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Nanaimo to Chicago

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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YCD Calgary (YYC) CHI
Leg 1: WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet
Mon05:45 YCD08:16 YYC3h 44m connection12:00 YYC16:23 CHIWestJet Encore + WestJet
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 38m
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YCD Vancouver (YVR) CHI
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon16:30 YCD16:54 YVR7h 06m connection00:00 YVR05:42 CHICentral Mountain Air + American Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 12m
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YCD Toronto (YYZ) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m
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YCD Edmonton (YEG) CHI
Leg 1: WestJet Encore · Leg 2: United Airlines
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 25mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hChicago vs Nanaimo
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
YCD → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Nanaimo to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanaimo to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Vancouver 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 Nanaimo to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,911 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanaimo and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ) and Edmonton (YEG). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanaimo and Chicago?
Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Nanaimo.

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