{
  "response": {
    "Key": "YYC-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "YYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Calgary",
      "fullCity": "Calgary, Alberta",
      "airport": "Calgary Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from Calgary?",
        "answer": "From Calgary you can fly non-stop to Chicago O'Hare, the primary gateway to Illinois. For other cities like Springfield or Peoria, you typically connect through Chicago or other U.S. hubs such as Denver or Minneapolis. Chicago airports serve the northeast and central regions, while downstate destinations require a connection."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Calgary to Illinois?",
        "answer": "From Calgary to Chicago, non-stop flights take about 3½ hours, while one-stop itineraries to other Illinois cities like Springfield or Peoria typically run 5 to 7 hours total. Westbound returns may be slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Calgary to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Calgary to Chicago on carriers such as United and WestJet. If your destination in Illinois is not Chicago, the most common one-stop routings connect through Chicago O'Hare, with total travel times typically ranging from 5 to 8 hours depending on the layover and final destination."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Calgary to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Calgary to Illinois is served by WestJet non-stop to Chicago, plus connecting flights on Air Canada, United, Delta, and American via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Calgary to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Calgary to Illinois are typically January, February, and September, avoiding peak summer and holiday periods like Christmas and spring break. For the best deals, book 1–3 months ahead, fly midweek (Tuesdays or Wednesdays), and choose early morning or late evening flights."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Calgary to Illinois?",
        "answer": "For flights from Calgary to Illinois, book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks if traveling during winter holidays or school breaks when demand spikes."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Illinois and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "Illinois draws visitors to Chicago for museums and architecture via O'Hare or Midway, to Springfield for Lincoln sites via Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, and to the Great Rivers region for scenic drives and historic towns near Quad City or St. Louis airports. Your airport choice hinges on whether you prioritize the big city, history or outdoor river landscapes."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Calgary to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Since Calgary is in Canada and Illinois is in the United States, U.S. citizens need a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the U.S. by air. No visa is required for U.S. citizens returning home, and there are no special passport validity rules beyond it being valid on the day of entry."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Illinois are best to fly into from Calgary?",
        "answer": "From Calgary, Chicago O'Hare is the primary gateway with the most direct flights and best connectivity for road trips across Illinois. Chicago Midway is an alternative for Southwest service, often with lower fares but fewer international connections. Downstate airports like Peoria or Springfield have no direct flights from Calgary, so fly into Chicago and drive."
      }
    }
  }
}