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The Following Flight Description Includes Scheduled Airline Flights Out Of Chicago. You Can Also Choose To Fly In The Speed and Comfort of A Private Charter Flight Direct To Thunder Bay From Chicago
Directions To Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Loop business district.Departures Terminal
You will fly Air Canada Flight #AC 8902 | Operated by Air Canada Express - Jazz departing Terminal 2 at 8:10 am. Air Canada uses Terminal 2 at O'Hare Airport. Here is the link to information on Air Canada departures from O'Hare International Airport. Air Canada O'Hare Departure Location
You will fly non stop to Toronto Ontario with a flight time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival in Toronto, you will be required to deplane and clear Canadian Customs. Ensure you have all identification and passport with you.
After clearing customs you will enter the main passenger waiting area where you can enjoy a late breakfast or an early lunch at a wide selection of full service restaurants and fast food outlets.
Passengers will board AC 8303 | Operated by Air Canada Express - Jazz around 11:15 am in prepartion for an 12:05 departure for Thunder Bay. The flight to Thunder Bay is non stop and takes an average of 2 hours. The aircraft you will be flying on is the turbo prop, Dash 8 Q400 aircraft.
Shortly after take off from Toronto you will be flying over Lake Huron and then Lake Superior - the largest fresh water lake in the world. Thunder Bay is located on the far western shores of Lake Superior.
Your flight time to Thunder Bay averages 2 hours with a scheduled arrival time of 2:15 that afternoon.
Upon your arrival in Thunder Bay, you will be met by a Customer Service Agent who will assist you with your baggage claim and provide you with a quick van shuttle to the waiting float plane.
Depending on your group size and your destination, you may connect with the Amphibious Cessna Caravan which operates off both land and water and will seat up to 8 passengers.. Or you may fly in the 4 passenger Beaver float plane which operates from the Thunder Bay harbour.
If your destination is a full service American Plan Fishing Lodge, there is probably very little you need to bring with you, other than a suitcase and fishing tackle.
If however your destination is an outpost camp or a facility where you will be doing all your own cooking, you most likely will need to bring groceries and other supplies. You obviously will not be bringing all this with you on the flight from Chicago. So in order to expedite your quick departure out of Thunder Bay with the float plane, our expediting service will pre fill your requirements and have them ready and waiting at the float plane upon your arrival.
If you need any items pre ordered for you, let us know and we will supply you with the pre order form used for all orders. Simply email us the completed form listing your grocery order, supplies, beer, booze, ice and any other items you require. The orders will be filled and then weighed to ensure you are within weight limits for the float plane trip north. If the weight exceeds the limits set by the air charter company, you will be advised in order that you can plan on any adjustments.
The connection time between your arrival at the Thunder Bay International Airport and float plane departure should average 1 hour. If you arrive as a group of 6 - 8 you will typically connect with the Amphibious Cessna Caravan which is located at the Thunder Bay Airport. This will result in an average departure time between 2:30 - 3 pm
If you arrive as a group of 2 - 4 you will typically fly on the Beaver Float Plane which operates from the Thunder Bay Harbour. This will require a 30 minute transfer from the airport to the sea plane base. This will result in an average departure time of between 3 - 3:30 pm
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Flight time to your fishing lodge or outpost camp will depend on the location you have chosen. For destinations within a radius of 150 miles of Thunder Bay, your float plane flight time will range from 30 minutes to just over an hour.
You confirm your Fishing Lodge or Outpost Camp reservations directly with the facility of your choice. Many of our participating destinations offer 3, 5 and 7 day packages. Once you have confirmed your reservation, arrival and departure dates with the lodge or outpost camp, you can then confirm your flight arrangements directly with the airlines providing the service.
You can request a round trip private charter light quote from Chicago to any Canadian Lodge / Outpost Camp or Remote Destination. If you are still searching for your next remote Canadian Fishing Destination - The following link may be helpful.
If you would prefer to fly in the speed, comfort and security of a private charter flight, rather than a scheduled airline flight - click the following link for details on direct charter flights from Chicago to Thunder Bay, Ontario.