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

ORD Airport Page →
1,417 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
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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 AAACAF → WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
YWG Winnipeg 5h 47m ACCMUA → KLW8WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Edmonton flights
YYC Calgary 5h 55m AAACAY → 4NACARQ Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton flights
DEN Denver 6h 27m AAACBA → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 47m AAACAS → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 7m AAACPD → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
YOW Ottawa 7h 38m ACEKUA → PDTSWS Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 7h 45m AAASAV → ASQFQR Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 13m AAACAV → WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
IAH Houston 8h 21m AAASAV → ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Edmonton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Edmonton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,417 mi 3h 47m nonstop -1h behind

ORD–YEG had nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,417 miles in 3h 47m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes YEG Routes ORD Live Flights YEG Live Flights ORD Delays YEG Delays
All flights from Edmonton (YEG) Edmonton to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 2 – – 63% Star Alliance AC
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 63% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MSP ~5h 28m YWG ~5h 47m YYC ~5h 55m DEN ~6h 27m YYZ ~6h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,494
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
ORD → YEG
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
YEG → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → YEG delays →
Alternatives

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 – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 3h 47m 3h 33m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Edmonton flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Edmonton flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
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 47m 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.
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.

Facts

ORD–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,417 mi / 2,280 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take about 3h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,417 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ORD to YEG: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Calgary.
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 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) had nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YEG is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,417 miles (2,280 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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