£163 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Scotland

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Scotland

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
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Lerwick2 stops£711
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Lerwick2 stops£711

Book Cheap Chicago to Scotland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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 return flight deals from Chicago to Scotland

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
American Airlines Logo
13:54 - 10:55ORD-INV
15h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:30 - 17:00INV-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
£375American Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
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18:30 - 11:50ORD-EDI
11h 20m1 stop
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07:50 - 17:20EDI-ORD
15h 30m1 stop
£375
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Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
British Airways Logo
11:40 - 09:40ORD-INV
16h 00m2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:30 - 17:00INV-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
£386British Airways
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Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Icelandair Logo
19:25 - 13:25ORD-GLA
12h 00m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
14:20 - 18:15GLA-ORD
9h 55m1 stop
£386Icelandair
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Icelandair Logo
19:25 - 13:25ORD-GLA
12h 00m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
14:20 - 21:15GLA-ORD
12h 55m1 stop
£388Icelandair
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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 10:55ORD-INV
11h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:45 - 17:36INV-ORD
27h 51m2 stops
£390British Airways
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Thu, 9 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:55ORD-EDI
17h 40m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:10EDI-ORD
26h 25m2 stops
£421Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 6 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 12:30ORD-EDI
35h 15m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:10 - 16:10EDI-ORD
35h 00m2 stops
£431Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
15:45 - 08:40ORD-EDI
10h 55m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
11:55 - 19:00EDI-ORD
13h 05m1 stop
£486Aer Lingus
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Wed, 3 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
15:45 - 08:00ORD-EDI
10h 15m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
11:55 - 19:00EDI-ORD
13h 05m1 stop
£491Aer 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.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Scotland?

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 £636 return. 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 £636.

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 £501 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of return tickets is £989 and £789 respectively.

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 a flight from Chicago to Scotland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Scotland

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£163
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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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 travellers 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 return 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 retur flights cost £1,051 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 £1,051.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago 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 airline flying 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.
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6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7267 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.4Entertainment
7.6Crew
6.3Food
6.9Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Aug 2025JFK - LHR
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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.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

I enjoyed the comfort of Premium Economy. The Purser on London-Nairobi was a little testy, snappish in his tone. I understand stressed, tired, etc but his tone in addressing passengers I found wanting.

Very good crew. The seating in economy plus was excellent, and I slept most of the way. The diabetic meal that I requested was almost tasteless--about a 2 on a ten-point scale.--so I ate little. And why bother serving dinner to fliers at midnight?! I had eaten a meal at the airport six hours earlier. A good breakfast would be better.

Flight was delayed. Though I checked in with BA live chat three times, our special meals were not provided.

My experience with British Airways is excellent, thanks for all 🫶🏻✈️

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Cabin class types available on flights to Scotland

Cabin classes available on flights to Scotland. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights from Chicago to Scotland
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Economy class flights from Chicago to Scotlandfrom £636

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