There are 6 ways to get from Edmonton to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YEG - ORD
9h 12m$357–710Fly Edmonton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YEG - MDW
9h 58m$137–610Train
- Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5d 16hDrive 1,631.5 mi
- Drive from Edmonton to Chicagocar 1,631.5 mi
28h 5m$374–540Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYC - ORD
9h 20m$224–898Fly Edmonton International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane YEG - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
12h 17m$188–819
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Illinois is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Illinois is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $350 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Edmonton to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Edmonton and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Granville Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 16h.
The distance between Edmonton and Illinois is 1465 miles. The road distance is 1641 miles.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 5 days 16h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Edmonton to Illinois, including transfers.
Edmonton to Illinois train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Illinois is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $350 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5 days 16h.
Illinois is 1h ahead of Edmonton. It is currently 8:12 AM in Edmonton and 9:12 AM in Illinois.
Edmonton to Illinois train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Vancouver station.
What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Illinois, USA?
WestJet, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Chicago Union Station via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 5d 16h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Train from Edmonton to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 403 668 9600
- reservation@thecanadabus.com
- Website
- The Canada Bus
Bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- The Canada Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Illinois is 1641 miles. It takes approximately 28h 5m to drive from Edmonton to Illinois.
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