Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £291
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EDI — CHI
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to ChicagoExplore 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 7 October 2026.
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 7 October 2026.
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Best flights from Edinburgh to ChicagoDiscover 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 7 October 2026.
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 7 October 2026.
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Direct flights from Edinburgh to ChicagoExplore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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 7 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 7 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 7 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Edinburgh to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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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 7 October 2026.
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 17/11
06:15-15:30
3 stops39h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£305
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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 3/12
14:40-15:30
2 stops30h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£324
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 4/3
06:20-17:20
2 stops17h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£324
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 9/11
22:35-15:30
3 stops46h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£326
Fastest return journey
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 30/11
07:55-14:10
1 stop12h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£380
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 29/11
18:55-17:20
2 stops52h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£391
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/11
06:00-23:47
3 stops47h 47m
Chicago Midway
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£444
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 17/11
06:45-13:10
1 stop12h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£445
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 28/11
10:50-14:00
3 stops57h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£446
EdinburghChicago
EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 3/12
07:20-20:48
2 stops19h 28m
Chicago Midway
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£457
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £543). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £941). 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 7 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Chicago as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
The most flights from EDI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Chicago flights typically cost between £603 and £798 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £412 on Multiple Airlines (20 Nov–29 Nov).
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.
Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% 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.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £540.
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 Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 22m.
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 Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
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 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 7 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue 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.
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
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