Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton (YEG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,417
miles
2,280
kilometers
1,231
nautical miles

🕐 3h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,417 2,267
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,417 2,267
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,417 2,126
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,417 2,126
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,417 2,834
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,417 2,126
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Chicago and Edmonton follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to YEG route connects Chicago, United States with Edmonton, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,417 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 312° from Chicago. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About YEG

Edmonton International Airport

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) serves Edmonton, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 1,417 miles (2,280 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to YEG typically take around 3h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,417 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.