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

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 42m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4131
AC Air Canada
738
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:47 PM
MDT
4h 7m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2032
UA United
738
12:56 PM
CDT T1
3:47 PM
MDT
3h 51m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4252cs
AC Air Canada
738
3:27 PM
MDT
8:01 PM
CDT
3h 34m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2665+1
UA United
738
3:31 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1407
UA United
738
3:31 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 28m AAACAM WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
YYC Calgary 5h 44m AAACAV 4NACASP Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton flights
YWG Winnipeg 5h 46m AAACAV KLW8WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Edmonton flights
DEN Denver 6h 24m AAACAY ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 43m AAACAS ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 5m AAACAV ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 26m AAACAF WS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 7h 46m AAAFAS ASKEQF Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
YUL Montréal 8h 4m AAACAS ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Edmonton flights
YOW Ottawa 8h 14m ACASPAV PDTSWS Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Edmonton
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,417 mi 3h 59m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–YEG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,417 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 2 738 4h07 69% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 2 738 3h51 69% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 0 69% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to YEG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,456
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → YEG
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
88%
Return
YEG → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric ORD→YEG MDW→YEG MKE→YEG
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 3h 59m 3h 33m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Edmonton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,417 mi / 2,280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 59m 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.

Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,417 mi / 2,280 km
Flight time3h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take about 3h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,417 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to YEG: Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Calgary and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YEG to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW 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 ORD to YEG

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YEG is about 3 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,417 miles (2,280 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Calgary and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).