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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £276

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in January or April, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£472

One-way from

£276

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£561

Good round-trip deal

£611 or less

Good one-way deal

£770 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 4/9-18/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 22m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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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 28 April 2025.

Thu 4/913:20EDI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 18/919:15ORD - EDI
2 stops41h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/4£472
Wed 27/811:25EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 13/917:45ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/4£474
Wed 11/606:55EDI - ORD
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/607:04ORD - EDI
1 stop21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£477
Sun 4/509:00EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Mon 19/514:00ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/4£500
Thu 7/811:30EDI - MDW
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/809:40MDW - EDI
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£503
Sun 11/506:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 18/510:05ORD - EDI
1 stop14h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4£505
Sun 4/509:00EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4£515
Sun 4/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Mon 19/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 27/4£518
Tue 27/512:10EDI - ORD
1 stop27h 52mIcelandair
Tue 10/619:31ORD - EDI
1 stop32h 39mIcelandair
Deal found 27/4£523
Sun 21/906:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Tue 11/1110:35ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/4£540
Tue 27/511:30EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 24mJetBlue
Tue 10/615:38ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 28/4£544
Thu 4/907:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/917:45ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4£560

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

13:20-16:10

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

19:15-19:05

2 stops41h 50m

£472

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

11:25-18:15

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

17:45-12:05

1 stop12h 20m

£474

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

06:55-12:55

3 stops36h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/6

07:04-10:05

1 stop21h 01m

£477

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/8

11:30-08:45

1 stop27h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/8

09:40-09:05

1 stop17h 25m

£503

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

10:05-06:45

1 stop14h 40m

£505

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

09:00-10:35

1 stop19h 35m

£518

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

12:10-10:02

1 stop27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

19:31-10:10

1 stop32h 39m

£523

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

09:00-17:23

1 stop14h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

21:12-07:20

1 stop28h 08m

£531

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/9

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

10:35-10:40

2 stops18h 05m

£540

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

11:30-21:54

1 stop16h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

15:38-09:15

1 stop11h 37m

£544

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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 25 April 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 84 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 £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 28 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 28 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,694 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,927 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 8 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £472. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at £474 and £505, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 23% 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 WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £415. 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 cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £473. On average you can expect to pay £827. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £434.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.

  • 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 £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

Discover the top 8 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 28 April 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£395Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£443Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£463Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£483Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£504Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£519Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£525Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£528Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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