$240 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Scotland

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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$483
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$428
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$483
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$428

Book Cheap Chicago to Scotland Plane Tickets

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Scotland

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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1:45 pm - 2:25 pm
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INV
18h 40m
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3:45 pm - 2:00 pm
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ORD
28h 15m
2 stops
$428British Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 16
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9:15 pm - 2:50 pm
ORD
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INV
11h 35m
1 stop
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7:20 am - 7:15 pm
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ORD
17h 55m
2 stops
$441British Airways
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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7:05 pm - 9:35 pm
ORD
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INV
20h 30m
1 stop
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7:20 am - 7:15 pm
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ORD
17h 55m
2 stops
$442British Airways
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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8:35 pm - 2:25 pm
ORD
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INV
11h 50m
1 stop
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7:20 am - 5:35 pm
INV
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ORD
16h 15m
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$449American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10
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6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
ORD
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EDI
19h 45m
2 stops
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8:40 am - 5:20 pm
EDI
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ORD
14h 40m
2 stops
$483Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
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7:25 pm - 10:00 pm
ORD
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EDI
20h 35m
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6:15 am - 6:15 pm
EDI
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ORD
18h 00m
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$488Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
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6:30 pm - 10:00 am
ORD
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EDI
9h 30m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 5:20 pm
EDI
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ORD
11h 00m
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$491Icelandair
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
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6:30 pm - 9:55 am
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GLA
9h 25m
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12:35 pm - 5:20 pm
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ORD
10h 45m
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$492Icelandair
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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2:05 pm - 12:45 pm
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INV
16h 40m
2 stops
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6:25 am - 5:54 pm
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MDW
17h 29m
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$701KLM
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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2:05 pm - 12:45 pm
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16h 40m
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6:25 am - 5:54 pm
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17h 29m
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$705KLM
Booking Insights

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 $867 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 $867.

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 $708 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,289 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 Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Scotland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$240
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Glasgow

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 evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,100 on average. Morning departures are around 100% 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 $1,100.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Scotland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Scotland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9191 reviews
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

6.0 GoodPatricia, Jan 2026
ORD - LAS
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They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Canceled my flight couple hours before takeoff. They could not find a decent re-routing and refused to pay for when i subjected alternative with Lufthansa.

Seats a little to soft on the SFO DUB flight

Well, I think we left close to on time. Crew was “eh”.

Flight takeoff was delayed an hour, but arrival time was not updated at the same time as departure time, so those picking me up at the other end were not alerted to the change in my arrival.

Seats are terribly cramped. I’m only 5’2” and my knees were practically in my face. No room to put a normal size bag under the seat and when the person in front of you reclined their seat your tray table was in your lap. This is the airline’s way of cramming more seats into the plane to make more money. I’ll think twice about taking Aer Lingus again since there are a few other options from Boston to the Emerald Isle.

Couldn’t check In online, message was couldn’t check in until Sunday morning though plane left Saturday night. Checked in okay at airport but caused slot if stress.

Incredible service. Incredible entertainment. I felt like they just kept serving us something new avery hour. My wife and I both had a joyous flight.

They specifically asked about my flight from bordeaux to Dublin, which was fine. A little lacking but for a 1 and a half hour flight - it was more than enough. I transferred at Dublin and went to Newark. And wow that flight was incredible.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

Excellent flight and crew. Boarding at Dublin Airport was a very difficult trying to find the right gate.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Service was excellent. Food and drinks were very good except for a greasy lump of a donut at the end of the flight that left us both feeling internally disgusted.

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

I flew Icelandair with my partner from Prague to the US. Overall flight time was around 12 hours, with a connecting flight in Iceland. I have flown internationally for years and with multiple airlines. Every airline serves you a meal when traveling internationally. Icelandair not only did not offer an inclusive meal, but they did not even offer a snack. The only things they served over our long flight was water and coffee. Ridiculous! Never again will I fly with Icelandair.

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

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Ohooo it's fantastic 👏 I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ it's on time ⏲️

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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