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

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1,431 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 19m WS → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 57m ACCMUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 35m WS → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 13m ASQF → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 50m ASPWS → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 40m QFWS → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 15m KLWS → CTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 45m ACAVEK → WN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 32h 48m WS → WN Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston ~8h 9m ACAVUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,431 mi 3h 14m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MSP ~5h 19m DEN ~5h 57m SLC ~6h 35m SEA ~7h 13m LAS ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
836
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
YEG → MDW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → YEG
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. YEG delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric YEG→MDW YYC→MDW
Distance from YEG – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 14m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 80% –
Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,431 mi / 2,304 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YEG–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,431 mi / 2,304 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,431 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW 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.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton.
Yes, return flights from MDW to YEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to MDW

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

YEG to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to MDW is about 3 hours 14 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).