Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edinburgh and Chicago takes around 8.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Edinburgh and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is 5963 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Edinburgh and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lufthansa, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Rome, Barcelona, Budapest, Amsterdam, Athens, Lisbon, Paris, Palma, Majorca, Istanbul, Madrid, New York, Kraków, Malta, Copenhagen, Alicante, Tenerife, Bucharest, Brussels, Warsaw.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Dublin, Manchester, Toronto, Athens, Orlando, San Francisco, Hyderabad, Vilnius, New York, Las Vegas, Denver, Bangkok, Minneapolis, Riga, Glasgow, Austin, San Juan, Edmonton, Tallinn.

Question 6

What airports are near Edinburgh?

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The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Decatur.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Edinburgh?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Trams.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Edinburgh and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Edinburgh and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Edinburgh and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Chicago with Ryanair, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Aer Lingus.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Edinburgh and Chicago?

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Traveling between Edinburgh and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Edinburgh?

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There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow Prestwick, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee

Question 15

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Decatur.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Edinburgh by bus or train?

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Yes, Edinburgh has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Edinburgh, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Edinburgh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Edinburgh and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Edinburgh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Edinburgh and Chicago arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£513
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£945
Cheapest round-trip	£468
Average round-trip	£1165
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Aer Lingus	EIN	EI	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 5 hours before flight

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Visa requirements	Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for the United States Mandatory travel attestation form

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a pre-departure COVID-19 test required No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)

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