Flights from Edinburgh Airport EDI to Chicago Airport ORD
Getting to Edinburgh from O'Hare International Airport is very straight forward. There are 3 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 7 Hours 49 Minutes.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to O'Hare International Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
When arriving at O'Hare International Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to O'Hare International Airport from Edinburgh Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Edinburgh Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at O'Hare International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to O'Hare International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Edinburgh Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Edinburgh Airport
- Buses to Edinburgh Airport
- Taxis to Edinburgh Airport
- Train Services to/near Edinburgh Airport
Ensure your arrival at O'Hare International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Private transfers at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Buses from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Taxis from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Train services at or near O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Find hotels close to O'Hare International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
To see all airliners that offer flights between Edinburgh and O'Hare International Airport please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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United Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:30 | 11:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Lufthansa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:30 | 11:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:30 | 11:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 11:30 and 11:30.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||
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Friday | 11:30
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Saturday | 11:30
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Sunday | 11:30
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Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!
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