Vancouver to Chicago flights – the most comfortable way to fly

3 airlines fly nonstop between Vancouver and Chicago, about 42 flights a week. The flight takes 4h 05m and covers 2,831 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on American Airlines's Airbus A321neo. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.

Flight time4h 05m
Distance2,831 km
Nonstop flights / week42

Most comfortable economy

American Airlines · Airbus A321neo
Economy · 3-3
5.3Okay
  • 31″ legroom
  • 18.0″ wide seat
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power

Most comfortable business

United · Airbus A320
Recliner (domestic first) · 2-2
7.4Very comfortable
  • 38″ legroom
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi

Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Chicago

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
United UA6239
YVR → ORD
08:50 4h 05m A320
Narrow-body
4.8Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Air Canada AC5004
YVR → ORD
08:50 4h 05m A320
Narrow-body
4.8Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA6210
YVR → ORD
09:00 4h 05m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
United UA5968
YVR → ORD
16:35 4h 05m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Air Canada AC7200
YVR → ORD
16:35 4h 05m A320neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA5518
YVR → ORD
16:45 4h 05m 737 MAX 8
Narrow-body
4.5Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from Vancouver to Chicago takes about 4 h 5 min and covers 2,831 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver to Chicago?

Air Canada, American Airlines, and United fly nonstop, with about 42 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from Vancouver to Chicago?

American Airlines on the Airbus A321neo: 3-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 5.3/10 (okay).

Is there lie-flat business class from Vancouver to Chicago?

No – business class on this route is recliner (domestic first) (2-2). The best is United on the Airbus A320, comfort score 7.4/10.

Can I fly with my dog from Vancouver to Chicago?

Yes – Air Canada, American Airlines, and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).

Is business class worth it from Vancouver to Chicago?

Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 192% more than economy on United – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 1.9/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from Vancouver to Chicago?

Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320neo, and Boeing 737 MAX 8.

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