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How to get fromChicago to Scotlandby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Scotland by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORD - EDI
    11h 5m
    £252–714

  2. Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane ORD - DND
    14h 42m
    £214–807

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORD - GLA
    12h 49m
    £415–809

  4. Fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane ORD - ABZ
    13h 45m
    £246–861

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane ORD - INV
    14h 44m
    £216–812

  6. Fly 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
    14h 28m
    £234–853

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,726.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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

United Airlines, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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