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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Edmonton by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane ORD - YEG
    8h 13m
    $291–1,115

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane ORD - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NWbus bus
    11h 3m
    $190–875

  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
    $6,771–13,707

  4. Drive 2,622.8 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Edmontoncar car 2,622.8 km
    28h 7m
    $516–744

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Edmonton International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MDW - YEG
    10h 25m
    $261–1,215

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport

    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
    12h 21m
    $299–1,290

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Edmonton International Airport

    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 57m
    $237–1,028

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?

United Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) every 4 hours. 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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