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

YEG Airport Page →
1,431 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 52m ACCMUA WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 55m WS AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 15m WS WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 8h 27m ASAYQF WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 45m FJQFWS WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 40m KLWS EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 20m WS DLEJALXJ Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 56m ACAVEK LXJWN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 23h 14m UA UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 30h 52m WS WN Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
867
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
YEG → MDW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
67%
Return
MDW → YEG
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → MDW delays →

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 2h 56m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Salt Lake City.
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 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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).