How long is the flight from Scotland to Illinois?

The flight from Scotland to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Glasgow (a popular airport in Scotland) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 11h 25m on average. If you fly from Edinburgh (another popular airport in Scotland) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 12h.

How many flights depart from Scotland to Illinois on average per day?

As of October 2026, 2 flights take off from Scotland and land in Illinois each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 100% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Scotland to Illinois on average per week?

The number of flights available between Scotland and Illinois is 18 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Illinois?

The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to Illinois is 1 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:30 am - 5:20 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 50m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

6:30 pm - 10:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

$649Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

7:10 pm - 5:20 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

6:30 pm - 11:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 45m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

$679Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

4:15 pm - 4:45 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

$692Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

8:25 am - 5:20 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 55m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

6:30 pm - 12:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

12h 15m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

$693Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

4:15 pm - 4:45 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

$701Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

2:30 pm - 4:45 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 pm - 10:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

$702Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

7:10 pm - 4:10 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

7:15 pm - 6:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$708Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Apr 9 - Fri, Apr 16

7:10 pm - 4:45 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 pm - 6:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$712Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28

12:20 pm - 6:20 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m1 stop Dublin

3:55 pm - 8:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 15m1 stop Dublin

$799Aer Lingus

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

9:25 am - 6:20 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 55m1 stop Dublin

9:00 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 50m1 stop Dublin

$825Aer Lingus

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Jan 5

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7:10 pm - 5:45 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 pm - 4:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Amsterdam Schiphol

$987Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

2:45 pm - 9:05 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m2 stops Dublin Frankfurt am Main

6:50 pm - 10:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

21h 25m2 stops Zurich Dublin

$994Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

12:10 pm - 7:20 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 10m1 stop Dublin

8:05 pm - 3:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 05m1 stop Dublin

$1,024Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

12:05 pm - 3:10 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m1 stop Dublin

6:59 am - 12:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 46m2 stops Cleveland Hopkins Intl Dublin

$1,042Aer Lingus

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

1:35 pm - 7:15 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 40m1 stop Dublin

9:05 pm - 3:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

13h 30m1 stop Dublin

$1,071Aer Lingus

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

9:05 am - 11:30 amGLA Glasgow Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m2 stops Dublin Indianapolis

4:55 pm - 7:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

10h 00m1 stop Dublin

$1,107Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

10:20 am - 5:45 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 25m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 pm - 4:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,109Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

10:00 pm - 3:10 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Dublin

9:05 pm - 12:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 10m1 stop Dublin

$1,113Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

10:35 am - 3:10 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 35m1 stop Dublin

8:05 pm - 3:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 40m1 stop Dublin

$1,126Aer Lingus

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

12:05 pm - 3:10 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m1 stop Dublin

3:55 pm - 3:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 40m1 stop Dublin

$1,133Aer Lingus

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from Scotland to Illinois

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Scotland to Illinois flight tickets

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 9

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 16

ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

$708

Scandinavian Airlines

Feb 14

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

27h 35m

1 stop

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 28

ORD7:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

$712

Scandinavian Airlines

Feb 7

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

27h 35m

1 stop

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 28

ORD7:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

$715

Aer Lingus flights from Scotland to Illinois

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Scotland to Illinois flight tickets

Aer Lingus

Dec 10

GLA8:25 amGlasgow Intl

15h 55m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 15

ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 00m

1 stop

GLA7:05 pmGlasgow Intl

$796

Aer Lingus

Dec 3

EDI12:20 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

12h 00m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 10

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

EDI8:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

$799

Aer Lingus

Nov 19

GLA12:05 pmGlasgow Intl

12h 15m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 23

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

13h 40m

1 stop

GLA11:35 amGlasgow Intl

$813

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

6:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/9

6:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$649

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

7:10 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/9

6:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$679

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

4:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

7:10 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$692

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GLA Glasgow Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 12/1

8:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

6:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$693

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/17

4:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

7:10 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$701

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/9

7:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$702

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

7:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/16

7:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$708

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/14

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/28

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$712

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

12:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

3:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$799

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/22

9:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/5

9:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$825

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Scotland is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $718, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $740.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from Scotland to Illinois is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,143. Flights from Scotland to Illinois on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,427. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Scotland to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Scotland - Illinois flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $964 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Scotland for as low as $826 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Scotland to Illinois flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Scotland to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to Illinois flight.

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Best Price Found	$395
Fastest flight time	11h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Scotland in the past 72 hours is $395. The best round-trip flight deal from Scotland to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $649.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Illinois takes 11h 25m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to Illinois is 1 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Scotland to Illinois?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Scotland to Illinois is Boeing 757-200, representing 42.79% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-1000 at 34.88%, Airbus A350-800 at 6.05%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 4.65%.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $704	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,851 reviews		Search Aer Lingus flights

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