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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Scotland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$711
Inverness
Inverness1 stop$557
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$711
Inverness
Inverness1 stop$557

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Scotland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Scotland

Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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10:15 pm - 1:25 pmORD-GLA
9h 10m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 6:15 pmGLA-ORD
33h 55m1 stop
$480Icelandair
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Icelandair Logo
10:15 pm - 1:25 pmORD-GLA
9h 10m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 6:15 pmGLA-ORD
33h 55m1 stop
$481Icelandair
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Thu, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 7
Icelandair Logo
7:30 pm - 9:55 amORD-GLA
9h 25m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:35 pm - 5:20 pmGLA-ORD
10h 45m1 stop
$494Icelandair
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 15
British Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 2:35 pmORD-INV
15h 35m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 3:55 pmINV-ORD
30h 15m1 stop
$557British Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 9:35 amORD-INV
13h 36m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 2:40 pmINV-ORD
29h 00m1 stop
$559American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 9:35 amORD-INV
13h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 11:50 amINV-ORD
26h 10m1 stop
$560American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 19
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 2:55 pmORD-INV
11h 40m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 1:50 pmINV-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$564British Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 12:20 pmORD-GLA
14h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:50 pm - 9:05 pmGLA-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
$636Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
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3:45 pm - 8:00 amORD-EDI
10h 15m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
8:35 am - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
$724Aer Lingus
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17
Aer Lingus Logo
3:45 pm - 11:15 amORD-EDI
13h 30m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 7:00 pmEDI-ORD
11h 30m1 stop
$742Aer Lingus
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Scotland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Scotland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Scotland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Scotland from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Edinburgh, at $749 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $749.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Scotland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Scotland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Scotland is February, when tickets cost $694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,338 and $1,065 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Scotland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Scotland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Scotland, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Scotland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Scotland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Scotland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Scotland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$222
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Scotland flights

  • Do I need to obtain a visa before I go from Chicago to Scotland?

    For U.S. citizens traveling to Scotland for short visits, typically for tourism or business purposes, a visa is not required. The United Kingdom, which includes Scotland, allows U.S. passport holders to enter for stays of up to six months without obtaining a visa. However, it's important to ensure that your passport remains valid for the entire duration of your planned stay in the UK.

  • What are some of the benefits of upgrading to business class on an American Airlines flight from Chicago to Scotland?

    Upgrading to business class on an American Airlines flight from Chicago to Scotland offers passengers a host of benefits for a more comfortable and luxurious travel experience. Business class passengers typically enjoy spacious and more comfortable seating, enhanced in-flight entertainment options, premium dining services, priority boarding, access to airport lounges, increased baggage allowance, and personalized attention from the airline's attentive cabin crew.

  • If I want to fly on one of the most environmentally conscious airlines available on this route, what is a good choice?

    British Airways places a strong emphasis on sustainability, implementing measures to minimize its environmental footprint. The airline prioritizes fuel efficiency, invests in modern and eco-friendly aircraft, and explores sustainable aviation fuel options. Actively participating in carbon offset programs and supporting emission reduction initiatives, British Airways aligns itself with global sustainability goals. Through these environmentally conscious practices, the airline contributes to building a more eco-friendly aviation industry.

  • Is there a quick way to get from downtown Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

    One of the quickest ways you could make this trip is to travel on the Blue Line train operated by Chicago Transit that departs from the Jackson-Blue Station in downtown Chicago and travels to the airport in about 45 minutes, with trains running every 15 minutes or so. Peoria Charter Coach Company also offers a bus that makes the trip in about 35 minutes, depending on traffic. 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Scotland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Scotland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Scotland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Scotland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Scotland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Scotland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Scotland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Scotland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Scotland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Scotland is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $828 on average. Morning departures are around 28% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Scotland is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,153.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Scotland

  • One of the quickest ways you can travel from Chicago to Scotland is to take one of the one-stop flights available aboard British Airways that travel from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with a stop at Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • If your trip from Chicago is departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), one of your quickest options to make the trip to Scotland is to travel in one of the two-stop flights offered by Delta Airlines that make stops at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), before arriving at Edinburgh Airport.
  • If you plan on traveling aboard American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, you should know that the airline offers four of its club lounges at this airport. All four of the clubs sit inside Terminal Three of the airport and make a great place to wait for a flight to Scotland.
  • If you have an early morning flight to Scotland from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a better option than driving early in the morning is to stay at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel that connects to Terminal Two of the airport and offers a free shuttle to Terminal Five.
  • If you want to arrive in the city of Glasgow in Scotland, one of the quickest ways to make this trip is to travel on a one-stop flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport aboard a combination of Air Canada and Air Transat that has a stop at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) before arriving at Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Scotland

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8944 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
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Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025ORD - MEM
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Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

This particular flight wasn't very full at the back, so there were three seats available for spreading out and getting relatively comfortable

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

Terrible. The test of an airline is how they deal with problems. There is very little to differentiate between airlines. Aer Lingus failed absolutely. They lost one of my bags even though we had more than a 2 hour connection in Dublin. Trying to get it back has been awful. In checking on line I can see that the bag is in Edinburgh and it was supposed to be delivered today. It wasn't. The number we have in the UK doesn't answer. I had to pay for an international call to speak to somebody. All the woman at the call centre could say was be patient wait. I can tell you when it will be delivered nor can I tell you who the courier is.

A little late, but an overall pleasant flight. Staff pleasent hand helpful, a great start to our holiday.

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

I was very disappointed that the online sys allowed me to get the boarding pass for the second leg of the trip, when I clearly request it for both flights!

It was my first transatlantic flight with Aer Lingus. Very enjoyable. Thank you for making international travel enjoyable again.

The space between seats was reduced even further. Could not even open the tray table fully and got compressed the moment the front guy reclined. For a long haul flight it was extremely uncomfortable.

I appteciate the very courteous staff. The flight was good. Something that wasn't good was that my bag was only checked as far as Dublin and I had a connecting flight to Vienna. (That was a mistake the ORD desk made.) Fortunately the desk at DUB was able to re-tag without me having to re-check in (which initially it seemed I might have to do.)

Delightful flight, ahead of time with a super crew, thanks

It was excellent! The plane left Chicago early. Arrived in Dublin early. The crew was excellent! It was a great experience.

The food was mediocre, the coffee was terrible. The entertaining selection was plentiful. They lost my checked luggage which put a damper on my 10-day vacation.

Best smelling onboard bathrooms ever. Even after use the whole flight. Biggest overhead bins. Most legroom in economy class. Great Icelandiic music. Really nice staff. Icelandair is awesome! (Don’t fly Air Canada! During the strike they lied about no flights available (I booked this flight myself) and hid the process to get money back on their website by obscuring menu titles, then made it difficult and time consuming to fill out. I’m Canadian. Don’t trust Air Canada!

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

There was no lounge at Boston for us to use. Typically flying first class overseas comes with lounge privileges. The seats did not recline even a little. My headset only worked on one side. I felt like I was flying on Ryan Air, not Icelandic Air.

Boarded with no problems. Sat on the tarmac for an hour before taking off. We were the last ones on our connecting flight. Didn't think we were going to make it. Our flight to Iceland was similarly delayed. When we've flown other airlines, pilots have tried to make up time while in the air. This doesn't seem to be something that Icelandair does. We made all of our flights, but it was stressful and we didn't think it was going to happen based on the time we arrived.

The flight was delayed and as a consequence we missed our connecting flight. Were stuck for another 6h in Reykyavik. Appreciated that we got a generous food voucher at least. Would have liked to see more information upon arrival including a person waiting for connecting flight travellers and informing already that we will not catch the flight and directing us to the office dealing with the matter; unfortunately that didnt happen and we hence first needed to find out whether flight had indeed left already and then locate the adequate office to help us with booking us on the next connecting flight. Also my suitcase broke and it is not clear whether it is happened on the leg with Iceland Air from DC to Reykyavik or on the leg with Lufthansa from Reykyavik to Frankfurt. Finally, understood that it is a low cost company but at least provision of earplugs for free would have been nice, instead of making them buy.

Great experience on Icelandair flight from Newark to Amsterdam by way of Reykjavík. Courteous and professional staff. Food was solid. Service - outstanding. Cabin was a little warm.

Good service. No complementary food for international flight. WiFi kinda pricey. Got the job done for the right price.

Still one of my favorite airlines, but the entertainment options were a bit lacking. It didn't help that my screen didn't work on one of the legs of the trip.

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

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