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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £286

EDI — CHI
27 Oct — 3 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Fri 20/1106:05 -
2 stops17h 15m
Tue 1/1218:30 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 26/9£434
Tue 10/1108:30 -
2 stops14h 50m
Tue 17/1118:30 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 26/9£451
Wed 11/1106:30 -
2 stops16h 50m
Sun 15/1118:30 -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 22/9£454
Fri 20/1106:05 -
2 stops17h 15m
Mon 23/1118:30 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 21/9£458
Wed 11/1106:30 -
2 stops16h 50m
Mon 16/1118:30 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 22/9£459
Fri 20/1108:30 -
2 stops14h 50m
Tue 24/1118:30 -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 22/9£466
Sun 8/1120:45 -
2 stops26h 35m
Sun 15/1118:30 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 24/9£481
Fri 20/1109:55 -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 23/1121:50 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 21/9£491
Sat 7/1113:10 -
1 stop11h 10m
Sat 14/1115:55 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 23/9£499
Mon 23/1111:35 -
2 stops17h 19m
Sat 5/1209:37 -
2 stops18h 03m
Deal found 23/9£638
Sat 7/1105:40 -
2 stops18h 20m
Sat 14/1113:31 -
2 stops14h 59m
Deal found 23/9£639
Wed 11/1111:35 -
2 stops17h 19m
Mon 16/1113:31 -
2 stops14h 59m
Deal found 22/9£639

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Round-trip from

£434

One-way from

£286

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£707

Good round-trip deal

£699 or less

Good one-way deal

£751 or less
20/11-1/12
  • 20/11-1/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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10/1-31/12
  • 10/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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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EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/1

06:05-17:20

2 stops17h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/10

17:50-12:40

2 stops24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£379

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

06:55-11:00

3 stops58h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£415

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

11:30-19:14

1 stop13h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£417

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

12:10-22:10

1 stop16h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£418

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

12:10-22:10

1 stop16h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£418

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

08:30-17:20

2 stops14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

18:30-21:35

2 stops21h 05m

£451

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/1

09:25-14:23

2 stops34h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£454
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/1

09:25-16:21

1 stop12h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/1

09:25-19:34

2 stops16h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£464

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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?

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

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 £796 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £434 on Multiple Airlines (20 Nov–1 Dec).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £541.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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?

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

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
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Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,239 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,242 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 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 £634, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 14h 45m. 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 £206. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £500 and £518, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 (64%), United Airlines (64%), Lufthansa (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £631. On average you can expect to pay £1,136. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £473.

  • 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, 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£206Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapest£518Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Aer LingusCheapest£524Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£620Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£646Average£878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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