Chicago to Edinburgh (ORD–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8:12 PM
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752
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Chicago to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,702 mi 7h 35m nonstop +6h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

ORD–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,702 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes EDI Routes ORD Live Flights EDI Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 752 7h35 53% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,715
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
3,702 mi / 5,957 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance3,702 mi / 5,957 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 7h 35m. The route covers 3,702 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ORD to EDI. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSL, SNN, LTN, HPN, ARN, AGP, STR, APF, AUS, BRU, KEF, BFI, YHZ, IAD, SJC, NAP, YYZ, FRA, CPH, MUC, FCO, YUL, LHR, JFK, AMS, PHL, ATL, BOS, MCO, DUB, LAX, EWR, MAD, BCN, CDG, LIS, ZRH, DWC, KRK, ATH, MXP, HEL, IST, VIE, DOH, DXB and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from EDI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to EDI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to EDI ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,702 miles (5,957 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.