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

ORD Airport Page →
3,702 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 11m ago
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✈ Nonstop
✓
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AC3737cs
AC Air Canada
752
6:40 PM
CDT T1
8:25 AM+1
BST
7h 45m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
UA118+2
UA United
752
8:15 PM
CDT T1
9:47 AM+1
BST
7h 32m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AC3005cs
AC Air Canada
752
11:30 AM
BST
2:05 PM
CDT
8h 35m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AC3008
AC Air Canada
752
11:30 AM
BST
2:05 PM
CDT
8h 35m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA119+2
UA United
752
11:30 AM
BST
2:05 PM
CDT
8h 35m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA3936
UA United
2:31 PM
BST
4:39 PM
CDT
8h 8m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KEF Reykjavík 9h 45m ACFIOS → FIU2 Reykjavík (KEF) to Edinburgh flights
BOS Boston 9h 47m AAAFAS → B6DL Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 9h 48m AAACAF → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 52m AAACAS → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh flights
YUL Montréal 9h 54m AAACAS → ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Edinburgh flights
JFK New York 10h 5m AAASAT → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 10h 6m AAAYBA → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 6m AAACAS → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh flights
IAD Dulles 10h 6m ACAVAZ → ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 13m ACAFEK → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,702 mi 7h 39m nonstop +6h ahead

ORD–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,702 miles in approximately 7h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes EDI Routes ORD Live Flights EDI Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Chicago flights
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 Also: AC 7 752 7h32 20% Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AC, 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
KEF ~9h 45m BOS ~9h 47m DUB ~9h 48m YYZ ~9h 52m YUL ~9h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,862
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → EDI
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Return
EDI → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
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 39m gate to gate.
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 39m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 3,702 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to EDI: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Keflavik, Boston Logan and Dublin.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to EDI is about 7 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,702 miles (5,957 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Keflavik, Boston Logan and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.