Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton is one hour behind Chicago and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ORD to YEG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and YEG:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Rs34,334 is the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs76,936. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to YEG if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to YEG.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and explore beyond Edmonton's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Edmonton. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to YEG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Edmonton, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Calgary to check off its top sights. From Calgary Tower to Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Saskatoon is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No journey is complete without visiting Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
