Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI): United Airlines. The two airports are 3,702 miles (5,957 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Montreal and Reykjavik and more.
How many miles ORD to EDI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 26,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $54 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $50.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to EDI
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to EDI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to EDI with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Shannon (SNN)United Airlines, then Ryanair and Ryanair UK
- Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and American Airlines, then WestJet
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
OR - Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then Brussels Airlines
ORD to EDI: common questions
How many miles does ORD to EDI cost?
In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (27,500), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to EDI?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI).
How far is Chicago from Edinburgh by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Edinburgh (EDI) are 3,702 miles (5,957 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to EDI award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Edinburgh?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Reykjavik (KEF), Dublin (DUB) and Shannon (SNN). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.