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Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Edinburgh. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to EDI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Edinburgh is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Edinburgh is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago ORD to Edinburgh EDI, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Departure times vary between 18:30 - 18:40. The earliest flight departs at 18:30, the last flight departs at 18:40. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Edinburgh takes 7 hours and 50 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Edinburgh is 3,699 miles (or 5,953 km).
There is 1 airport in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 0 flights per week flying from Chicago to Edinburgh (as of April 2026).
7 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Edinburgh.
The distance from Chicago to Edinburgh is 3,699 miles (5,953 kilometers).
United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Edinburgh.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Chicago to Edinburgh.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Edinburgh:
The earliest flight departs at 18:30 from Chicago and arrives at 08:25 at Edinburgh.
The latest flight departs at 18:40 from Chicago and arrives at 08:25 at Edinburgh.
3,699 miles (5,953 km) · 7h 50m
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