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How to get fromEdinburgh to Des Plainesby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Des Plaines by plane, bus, 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 40m
    $194–768

  2. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EDI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    16h 15m
    $379–1,407

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane EDI - MDW
    15h 58m
    $259–973

  4. 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 Millennium Stationtrain train
    18h 35m
    $264–938

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,712 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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

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

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