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There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Edmonton by plane, bus, train, or car

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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
    $291–865

  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 YYC to Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 Stbus bus
    11h 3m
    $163–872

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Edmonton, AB - Downtownbus bus
    2d 22h
    $959–2,197

  4. Drive 2,622.8 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Edmontoncar car 2,622.8 km
    28h 7m
    $513–741

  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 4m
    $251–1,115

  6. Fly Peoria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane PIA - YEG
    12h 21m
    $169–809

  7. 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
    11h 23m
    $325–1,500

Illinois to Edmonton by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$959Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Illinois, 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.

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