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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 2:25 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 2:25 am.

The flight takes about 7h 55m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Edinburgh takes 7h 55m, covering 3,694 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Edinburgh range from $946 to $1,435, with an average of $1,160 over the past 12 months. Anything below $946 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $1,160 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $826 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $1,362 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago to Edinburgh flights. 67% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Chicago to Edinburgh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $614, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Edinburgh route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 18m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 11% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,083 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,285, a difference of $202.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Edinburgh.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 46m, compared with 10h 55m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 11h 06m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Easter Road Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Edinburgh flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Suppose you’d like to breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight to Edinburgh at MDW. In that case, you’ll be happy to hear that MDW features a baby care room you can use. It is located in Concourse C, a short distance from the airport’s yoga room.

All the airlines that provide flights from Chicago to Edinburgh offer assisted travel services to disabled passengers provided the said passengers inform them of their needs early enough. Thus, in case you’re disabled or have limited mobility, and you require certain assisted travel services, you need to inform the airline you intend to travel with of the services you’ll require when booking your ticket or at least a day before your flight.

If you’d like to access a quiet place for prayer or meditation while waiting for your flight at ORD, you should visit ORD’s chapel on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2. You are welcome to visit this chapel regardless of your religious affiliation, as it is an interfaith center.

If you’re a fan of art, you should visit the airport’s art gallery, situated near gate 13 on the airport’s airside. At this gallery, you’ll spot a rotating exhibition of Scottish Art. In contrast, if you’re a fan of aviation, you should visit The Gathering Restaurant & Lounge. At this lounge, you’ll get the chance to spot planes landing and taking off from this airport.