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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC4252cs
AC Air Canada
738
3:27 PM
MDT
8:01 PM
CDT
3h 34m
46%
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
AC4131
AC Air Canada
738
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:47 PM
MDT
4h 7m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2032
UA United
738
12:56 PM
CDT T1
3:47 PM
MDT
3h 51m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
YYC Calgary 5h 24m 4NACDE AAACAV Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
YWG Winnipeg 5h 25m ASPKLW8 ACAVCM Winnipeg (YWG) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 40m WS AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 6h 15m ACCMKFS AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 35m ACAFAM 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 45m ACAFAI AAACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 52m ASAYKE AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 4m WS AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 49m KLWS AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 8h 5m ACAVEK AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Edmonton to Chicago
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,417 mi 3h 34m nonstop +1h ahead

YEG–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,417 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 3 738 3h34 100% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YEG to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,512
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 → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → YEG
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YEG→ORD YYC→ORD
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights 5 75
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,417 mi / 2,280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m 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.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

YEG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,417 mi / 2,280 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,417 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YEG to ORD: United Airlines.
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 Calgary, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to ORD is about 3 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,417 miles (2,280 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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