How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

On average, it takes 8h 35m to fly from Scotland to Chicago if you fly out of Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Chicago). If you’re flying out of Glasgow and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 9h 55m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Chicago?

Icelandair, British Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and Icelandair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Chicago?

As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Chicago?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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17:00 - 16:10

EDI

ORD

53h 10m

2 stops

19:15 - 18:55

ORD

EDI

41h 40m

2 stops

£433Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 13 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

17:00 - 16:10

EDI

ORD

53h 10m

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19:15 - 18:55

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EDI

41h 40m

2 stops

£434Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 13 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

07:05 - 16:00

GLA

ORD

38h 55m

3 stops

19:25 - 21:15

ORD

GLA

19h 50m

3 stops

£481Multiple Airlines

Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

09:05 - 18:15

GLA

ORD

15h 10m

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19:25 - 21:00

ORD

GLA

19h 35m

2 stops

£487Multiple Airlines

Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

14:30 - 21:25

GLA

ORD

12h 55m

1 stop

22:25 - 13:25

ORD

GLA

9h 00m

1 stop

£506Icelandair

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

14:30 - 21:25

GLA

ORD

12h 55m

1 stop

22:25 - 13:25

ORD

GLA

9h 00m

1 stop

£507Icelandair

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

09:10 - 18:36

GLA

MDW

15h 26m

2 stops

09:29 - 08:25

MDW

GLA

16h 56m

2 stops

£593Delta

Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

05:45 - 18:36

EDI

MDW

18h 51m

2 stops

19:16 - 16:10

MDW

EDI

14h 54m

2 stops

£596Delta

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

13:15 - 15:20

INV

ORD

31h 05m

1 stop

16:20 - 12:45

ORD

INV

14h 25m

1 stop

£612KLM

Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

13:15 - 15:20

INV

ORD

31h 05m

1 stop

14:10 - 12:45

ORD

INV

16h 35m

2 stops

£624KLM

Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

Icelandair flights from Scotland to Chicago

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Icelandair

17 Apr

GLA14:30Glasgow Intl

12h 55m

1 stop

ORD21:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

24 Apr

ORD22:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

£506

Icelandair

17 Apr

GLA14:30Glasgow Intl

12h 55m

1 stop

ORD21:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

24 Apr

ORD22:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

£507

Icelandair

14 Apr

GLA14:20Glasgow Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

22 Apr

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m

1 stop

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

£529

Finnair flights from Scotland to Chicago

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Finnair

14 Apr

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 55m

1 stop

ORD12:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

28 Apr

ORD22:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m

1 stop

EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£576

Finnair

14 Apr

EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 50m

1 stop

ORD12:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

28 Apr

ORD22:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m

1 stop

EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£576

Finnair

13 Apr

EDI19:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 20m

1 stop

ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Apr

ORD17:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

EDI20:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£583

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17:00-16:10

2 stops53h 10m

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19:15-18:55

2 stops41h 40m

£433

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EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

17:00-16:10

2 stops53h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

19:15-18:55

2 stops41h 40m

£434

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GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 14/4

07:05-16:00

3 stops38h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

19:25-21:15

3 stops19h 50m

£481

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/4

09:05-18:15

2 stops15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:25-21:00

2 stops19h 35m

£487

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Glasgow Intl

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1 stop12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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22:25-13:25

1 stop9h 00m

£506

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Glasgow Intl

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14:30-21:25

1 stop12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

22:25-13:25

1 stop9h 00m

£507

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GLAMDW

Glasgow Intl

Tue 14/4

09:10-18:36

2 stops15h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 22/4

09:29-08:25

2 stops16h 56m

£593

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

05:45-18:36

2 stops18h 51m

Chicago Midway

Tue 28/4

19:16-16:10

2 stops14h 54m

£596

InvernessChicago

INV - ORD

INVORD

Inverness

Tue 24/3

13:15-15:20

1 stop31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

16:20-12:45

1 stop14h 25m

£612

InvernessChicago

INV - ORD

INVORD

Inverness

Tue 24/3

13:15-15:20

1 stop31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

14:10-12:45

2 stops16h 35m

£624

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Scotland is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £516, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Chicago from Scotland during November instead. Flights to Chicago in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around £548.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £722. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around £856.

What is the cheapest Scotland to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around £628 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Scotland for as low as £528 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Scotland to Chicago flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Scotland to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	£496
Fastest flight time	8h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £496. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £680.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Chicago takes 8h 35m

Direct flights go from Scotland to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Scotland there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Chicago?
As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Scotland to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Scotland to Chicago is Boeing 757-200, representing 59.26% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-1000 at 22.84%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 4.32%, and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 3.70%.

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Icelandair	PriceFrom £285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 617 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £391	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,768 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,460 reviews	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £511	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,464 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £512	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,810 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,348 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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