Chicago to Edmonton (MDW–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,431 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 18m WN → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 5m DLKEVS → WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h WN → WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 15m WN → WS Phoenix (PHX) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 8h 27m WN → ASQFQR Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 10m WN → KEQFWS Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton flights
CUN Cancún 11h 3m WN → WS Cancún (CUN) to Edmonton flights
SFO San Francisco 20h 16m WN → ACAV San Francisco (SFO) to Edmonton flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~7h 18m WN → WS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Edmonton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Edmonton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,431 mi 3h 33m nonstop -1h behind

MDW–YEG has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edmonton (YEG) Edmonton to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~6h 18m MSP ~7h 5m SLC ~7h 18m LAS ~8h 0m PHX ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
839
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → MDW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric MDW→YEG ORD→YEG MKE→YEG
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 47m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Edmonton flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,431 mi / 2,304 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,431 mi / 2,304 km
Flight time3h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take about 3h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,431 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YEG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YEG to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to YEG

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to YEG is about 3 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,431 miles (2,304 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).