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

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1,417 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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
YYC Calgary 5h 23m 4NACDE → AAAVAY Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 48m WS → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 6h 18m ACCMUA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 35m ACAFAM → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 45m WS → AAAZBA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 48m ACAFAI → AAACAY Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 2m ASQF → AAASAV Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 7h 29m ACAVBA → AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 50m ASPWS → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 55m KLWS → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,417 mi 3h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

YEG–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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 33m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YEG–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 2 – – 75% Star Alliance AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
YYC ~5h 23m MSP ~5h 48m DEN ~6h 18m YYZ ~6h 35m SLC ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,476
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 → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → YEG
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

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 – 11
Weekly flights – 73
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 75% –
Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Chicago O'Hare 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 · 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 33m 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.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YEG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,417 mi / 2,280 km
Flight time3h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

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 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,417 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YEG to ORD: United Airlines. 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 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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 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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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.

YEG to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to ORD is about 3 hours 33 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 Calgary, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).