American Eagle launches flights between Chicago and Kitchener-Waterloo

WATERLOO, Ont. – American Eagle, a regional affiliate of American Airlines, has launched daily non-stop service between Chicago and Kitchener-Waterloo.

A schedule with two flights daily in each direction (except on Saturday when there is one flight each way) began on June 14.

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Service is between Region of Waterloo International Airport and Chicago O’Hare.

“Non-stop air service to Chicago is a real win for residents of the (Kitchener-Waterloo) region,” said Chris Wood, general manager of the Waterloo airport. He noted that connections can be made at O’Hare using American’s Oneworld alliance partners.

The Waterloo airport is about 1 1/2 hours from downtown Toronto.

Other airlines using Waterloo International, located just east of Kitchener-Waterloo, include WestJet, Bearskin and Sunwing.