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How to get fromEdmonton to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YEG - ORD
    9h 34m
    $98–421

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5d 16h

  3. Drive  1,631.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Chicagocar car 1,631.5 mi
    28h 5m
    $312–451

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YEG - MDW
    11h 12m
    $158–661

  5. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    9h 30m
    $184–698

  6. Fly Edmonton International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane YEG - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    14h 2m
    $140–573

  7. Fly Edmonton International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YEG - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 11m
    $243–945

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,456.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

WestJet, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 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.

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