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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Perth by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    12h 35m
    £159–474

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    14h 10m
    £177–511

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane ORD - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    15h 46m
    £221–771

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MKE - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    16h 55m
    £243–875

  5. Train to South Bend, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SBN - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    16h 2m
    £168–622

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane ORD - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    17h 16m
    £205–674

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MDW - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    14h 4m
    £279–814

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,759.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Perth, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Perth. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the bus to Perth station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Perth.

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