There are 7 ways to get from Edmonton to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Edmonton International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane YEG - MKE
9h 12m$155–755Fly Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YEG - ORD
9h 12m$92–410Train
- Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5d 16hDrive 1,631.5 mi
- Drive from Edmonton to Chicagocar 1,631.5 mi
28h 5m$374–540Fly Edmonton International Airport to Windsor Airport, drive
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane YEG - YQG
- Drive from Windsor-Airport-YQG to Algonac, MIcar
9h 20m$297–773Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus
- Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYC - ORD
9h 20m$184–898Fly Edmonton International Airport to Traverse City
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane YEG - TVC
9h 35m$145–655
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Great Lakes is to fly which costs $90 - $410 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Edmonton to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Edmonton and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Granville Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 16h.
The distance between Edmonton and Great Lakes is 1402 miles. The road distance is 1641 miles.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Great Lakes without a car is to train which takes 5 days 16h and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Edmonton to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Edmonton to Great Lakes train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5 days 16h.
Great Lakes is 2h ahead of Edmonton. It is currently 9:30 AM in Edmonton and 11:30 AM in Great Lakes.
Edmonton to Great Lakes train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Vancouver station.
What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
WestJet, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Congress Plaza & Michigan via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 5d 16h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Calgary International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Phone
- +1 877 460 3200
- [email protected]
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
Train from Edmonton to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- HOME Rocky Mountaineer
- Phone
- +1 403 668 9600
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Canada Bus
Bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- The Canada Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Great Lakes is 1641 miles. It takes approximately 28h 5m to drive from Edmonton to Great Lakes.
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