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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chicago by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EDI - ORD
    11h 54m
    $235–668

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane EDI - MDW
    14h 38m
    $275–1,018

  3. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane EDI - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    17h 21m
    $257–930

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EDI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 10m
    $390–1,402

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,726.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day.

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