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

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois 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 Peoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane PIA - YEG
    10h 7m
    $179–759

  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
    $6,279–13,580

  4. Drive 2,622.8 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Edmontoncar car 2,622.8 km
    27h 54m
    $514–742

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MDW - YEG
    10h 21m
    $211–915

  6. 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
    $332–1,471

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Illinois, 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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