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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£338
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Thu, May 28
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£347
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£366
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£367
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£373
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£389
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£598
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£604
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£611
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2 stops
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Edinburgh EDIChicago ORD
£616
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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£616
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Chicago cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£338

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£829

Cheapest round-trip

£598

Average round-trip

£741

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-50 min

standard fare

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Loop

60-90 min

combined bus and Metra fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

northwest suburbs connection

35-70 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-70 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-70 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

standard fare

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to Loop

20-45 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
Edinburgh Airport
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5963 km
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
United Airlines
2222121
Lufthansa
111---11---
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
United Airlines
2212222
Lufthansa
11---1111
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
United Airlines
2112111
Lufthansa
111111---
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
United Airlines
1111111
Lufthansa
11---111---
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C5°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
89%
27°C15°C
23 May
15°C12°C
Sunday
17 May
90%
24°C15°C
24 May
86%
20°C13°C
Monday
18 May
85%
25°C19°C
25 May
86%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
19 May
84%
22°C15°C
26 May
14°C10°C
Wednesday
20 May
13°C8°C
27 May
85%
12°C9°C
Thursday
21 May
14°C8°C
28 May
79%
15°C9°C
Friday
22 May
87%
16°C9°C
29 May
20°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is 5963 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, WestJet, easyJet, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines. Edinburgh and Chicago have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Edinburgh and Chicago?
The flight distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is 5963 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between Edinburgh and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lufthansa, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham, Glasgow.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
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.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard, Muskegon County.
Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Chicago with Ryanair, WestJet, easyJet, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Chicago?
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.
What flights operate between Edinburgh and Chicago?
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.
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