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How to get fromChicago to Edmontonby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Edmonton by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane ORD - YEG
    7h 43m
    $301–1,115

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MDW - YEG
    10h 17m
    $221–965

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain train
    10d 1h
    $6,300–13,595

  4. Drive 2,622.8 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Edmontoncar car 2,622.8 km
    28h 7m
    $518–748

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MKE - YEG
    11h 6m
    $322–1,470

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane SBN - YEG
    11h 46m
    $357–1,928

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?

WestJet, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Edmonton via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, East-Van, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Vancouver in around 10d 1h.

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