Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Glasgow to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Chicago is 20 days 17h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 20 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Glasgow to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Chicago takes around 8h 35m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, SAS, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 8h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Glasgow and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 9m. Air France and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Chicago by cargo ship is 4,379 Nautical Miles (8,110 Kilometres / 5,039 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Chicago by air is around 6,080 Kilometres (3,778 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Glasgow to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.66t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Chicago. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

472kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Chicago. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+5 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Austrian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+6 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	ATR 72+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air FranceFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Glasgow to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Cargo flights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Most frequent

Edinburgh Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Glasgow to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Greenock to Baltimore

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