Cheap flights from Edmonton to Chicago

YEG — CHI
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edmonton to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edmonton (YEA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 298

Good round-trip deal

C$ 643 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 199 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price (C$ 312 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (C$ 65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edmonton (YEA) to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edmonton (YEA) to Chicago (CHI).

Best time to book a flight from Edmonton to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edmonton to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edmonton to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Edmonton to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YEA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Edmonton to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edmonton to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Edmonton to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Edmonton to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Edmonton to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 384.

What’s the fastest layover option from Edmonton to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 52m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 58m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edmonton to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edmonton to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Edmonton, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (100%), WestJet (100%), Air Canada( 91%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edmonton to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edmonton to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edmonton to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edmonton to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edmonton to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edmonton to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Edmonton to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Edmonton to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Edmonton to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 216AverageC$ 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 240AverageC$ 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 261AverageC$ 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 345AverageC$ 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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