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

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There are 5 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)planeORD - YEG
    7h 43m
    $301–1,115

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain
    10d 1h
    $6,317–13,690

  3. Drive 2,622.8 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Edmontoncar2,622.8 km
    27h 54m
    $511–738

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)planeMKE - YEG
    11h 2m
    $322–1,374

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)planeSBN - YEG
    12h 3m
    $396–1,528

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, Air Canada, and United Airlines 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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