This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in January or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.
Tue 23/1219:00EDI - ORD
1 stop26h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 28/1216:05ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£686
Tue 23/1208:40EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1221:51ORD - EDI
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£764
Tue 23/1208:40EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£770
Tue 23/1215:20EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 40mAer Lingus
Tue 30/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop30h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/12£793
Tue 23/1217:55EDI - ORD
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 29/1220:40ORD - EDI
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£798
Mon 22/1220:20EDI - ORD
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£804
Thu 18/1217:00EDI - ORD
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£814
Tue 23/1219:00EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 1/119:40ORD - EDI
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£817
Tue 23/1209:00EDI - ORD
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/115:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£840
Thu 18/1207:45EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:52ORD - EDI
2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£845
Wed 31/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 36mDelta
Sat 3/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 17/12£1,423
Best flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 30/106:45EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£452
Fri 30/112:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Sat 14/218:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 17/12£505
Thu 23/405:50EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 30/417:00ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£512
Thu 7/511:30EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 18mJetBlue
Tue 12/509:30ORD - EDI
1 stop17h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 15/12£539
Thu 5/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 9/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 16/12£609
Sat 31/108:15EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£491
Fri 6/212:00EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 10/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£513
Tue 27/109:35EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 31/120:18ORD - EDI
2 stops20h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£529
Fri 30/107:15EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£535
Thu 29/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 2/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 16/12£609
Fri 6/213:35EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 9/216:14ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£531
Fri 6/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Mon 9/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 16/12£609
Fri 6/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Tue 10/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 16/12£609
Sun 1/205:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Sun 8/209:33MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 07mDelta
Deal found 18/12£639
Thu 22/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Sun 25/109:32MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 08mDelta
Deal found 17/12£641
Fri 30/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Sat 14/211:45MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/12£645
Mon 1/605:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Mon 8/609:30MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/12£657
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Explore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 7/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Tue 12/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£707
Mon 1/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Mon 8/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£750
Thu 11/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£994
Fri 12/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Sat 20/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£1,269
Tue 9/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Sat 27/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£1,429
Tue 9/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Sun 28/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£1,439
Tue 9/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£1,533
Wed 10/611:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Fri 26/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£1,633
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 22/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Sun 25/109:32MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 08mDelta
Deal found 17/12£641
Fri 23/122:55EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/118:30ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£450
Sat 24/108:15EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/118:30ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£458
Tue 27/110:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 3/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£384
Tue 27/112:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Sat 31/118:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 15/12£504
Thu 29/114:40EDI - ORD
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:20ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£413
Thu 29/109:25EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 2/218:25ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£502
Thu 29/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 2/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 16/12£609
Fri 30/106:45EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£451
Fri 30/112:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Sat 14/218:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 15/12£502
Fri 30/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Sat 14/211:45MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/12£645
Sat 31/108:15EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£491
One-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Mon 18/506:10EDI - ORD
3 stops46h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£285
Mon 13/420:10EDI - ORD
2 stops41h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£290
Tue 5/520:15EDI - ORD
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£292
Sat 24/105:45EDI - ORD
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£293
Wed 15/421:20EDI - ORD
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£298
Sun 17/520:10EDI - ORD
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£298
Mon 13/406:10EDI - MDW
2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£322
Sat 14/307:20EDI - ORD
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£338
Sat 3/121:30EDI - MDW
3 stops54h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£775
Thu 1/109:35EDI - MDW
3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£825
Fri 2/108:30EDI - MDW
3 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,071
Sat 3/110:05EDI - MDW
2 stops29h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12£1,853
Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that are best for you.
Fly from
Edinburgh
Fly to
Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 30/1
06:45-17:20
2 stops16h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 6/2
18:30-21:05
2 stops20h 35m
£452
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 31/1
08:15-17:20
2 stops15h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 7/2
18:30-22:20
2 stops21h 50m
£491
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 30/1
12:20-17:20
1 stop11h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 14/2
18:30-10:00
1 stop9h 30m
£505
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 23/4
05:50-11:55
1 stop12h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 30/4
17:00-10:20
1 stop11h 20m
£512
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 6/2
12:00-19:15
1 stop13h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/2
17:10-12:20
1 stop13h 10m
£513
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 27/1
09:35-19:15
1 stop15h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 31/1
20:18-22:25
2 stops20h 07m
£529
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 6/2
13:35-19:15
1 stop11h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/2
16:14-13:15
2 stops15h 01m
£531
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 30/1
07:15-17:20
2 stops16h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 14/2
18:30-19:20
2 stops18h 50m
£535
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 7/5
11:30-09:48
1 stop28h 18m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/5
09:30-09:15
1 stop17h 45m
£539
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/2
05:50-17:55
2 stops18h 05m
Chicago Midway
Mon 9/2
13:26-10:40
2 stops15h 14m
£609
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago
How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £287). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £519). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chicago on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £485.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 41m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andAer Lingus
from Edinburgh to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
For a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 7 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
For as low as £505, Icelandair can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 11h. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is about 3699 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £287. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £363 and £393, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £350. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to Chicago for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Edinburgh to Chicago on time: Air Canada (70%), United Airlines (70%), Lufthansa (70%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £586. On average you can expect to pay £740. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £384.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £287). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £519). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Chicago departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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