Travelling from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Chicago's main base, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
3 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Chicago to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Edmonton is one hour behind Chicago. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to YEG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Get to your destination in one go from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport with WestJet. This top airline operates departures from ORD.
WestJet is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from ORD to YEG.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Chicago to YEG that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ORD and YEG include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and YEG include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to YEG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Whether just for an hour or a weekend, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) with a stop at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Edmonton International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YEG:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Chicago to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, central Edmonton is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport is 142 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 293 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to YEG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Chicago to Edmonton International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Chicago to YEG.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Visit Edmonton in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Chicago to YEG plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edmonton to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport in February when temperatures are between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Edmonton
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Edmonton right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Edmonton International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Edmonton when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Rogers Place followed by Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south of Edmonton, a trip to Calgary will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge.
Red Deer is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. No trip is complete without experiencing Discovery Canyon, Red Deer Mountain Bike Park and Old C.P.R. Bridge.