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

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1,431 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 50m ACCMKFS → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 45m WS → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 5m WS → AFDLEJA Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 52m KLWS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 25m QFSKWS → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 10h 3m ACAVUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 10h 5m ASAYKE → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 11h 28m WS → WN Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 51m WS → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 27m ACAV → WN San Francisco (SFO) 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 2h 56m 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
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 50m DTW ~6h 29m SLC ~6h 45m MSP ~7h 5m SJC ~8h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
875
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
79%
Return
MDW → YEG
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → MDW delays →
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 2h 56m 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 time2h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,431 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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.
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 2 hours 56 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, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.