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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £254

EDI — CHI
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Fri 2/1007:35 -
1 stop12h 25m
Fri 9/1021:00 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 18/8£480
Tue 15/913:05 -
2 stops35h 10m
Tue 22/919:25 -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 18/8£487
Sat 21/1106:00 -
1 stop14h 00m
Sat 28/1115:55 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 16/8£492
Mon 31/809:15 -
1 stop16h 00m
Mon 7/921:00 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 18/8£503
Sat 17/1013:00 -
3 stops33h 10m
Sat 24/1019:15 -
3 stops24h 00m
Deal found 18/8£509
Thu 29/1013:35 -
3 stops33h 45m
Sat 7/1118:30 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 17/8£511
Thu 29/1009:15 -
1 stop15h 10m
Sat 7/1120:10 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 17/8£531
Thu 17/921:25 -
2 stops43h 35m
Wed 30/911:45 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 20/8£536
Thu 1/1009:00 -
1 stop13h 15m
Tue 6/1017:09 -
1 stop12h 41m
Deal found 20/8£633
Wed 2/905:45 -
2 stops18h 16m
Wed 30/913:19 -
2 stops15h 21m
Deal found 19/8£644
Thu 17/905:45 -
2 stops18h 48m
Wed 30/913:19 -
2 stops15h 21m
Deal found 20/8£646
Sat 5/909:00 -
1 stop12h 44m
Wed 9/917:37 -
2 stops16h 33m
Deal found 19/8£647

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£254

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£810

Good round-trip deal

£729 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,813 or less
2/10-9/10
  • 2/10-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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26/10
  • 26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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

Sat 17/10

20:25-16:10

2 stops25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

19:15-10:40

2 stops33h 25m

£580

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

10:15-16:10

2 stops35h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

19:15-18:25

1 stop17h 10m

£594

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

10:15-16:10

2 stops35h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

19:15-08:35

2 stops31h 20m

£611

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

19:10-16:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

19:15-18:25

1 stop17h 10m

£628
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

09:00-16:15

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

17:09-11:50

1 stop12h 41m

£633

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

09:15-14:30

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

13:55-10:40

2 stops14h 45m

£640

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

05:45-14:15

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/9

13:55-10:40

2 stops14h 45m

£642

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

05:45-18:33

2 stops18h 48m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/10

13:27-10:40

2 stops15h 13m

£644

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

05:45-18:01

2 stops18h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 30/9

13:19-10:40

2 stops15h 21m

£644

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

09:20-14:15

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

17:10-16:10

2 stops17h 00m

£644

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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

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 £526). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £870). 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 £605 and £824 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £480 on Multiple Airlines (2 Oct–9 Oct).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% 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 £526.

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 76 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
10,102 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
10,102 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
1,711 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
3,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,202 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,179 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,102 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 £633, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 13h 15m. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is about 3703 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 £200. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £452 and £503, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 69% 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: United Airlines (66%), Lufthansa (66%), Air Canada (59%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £375. On average you can expect to pay £1,383. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £480.

  • 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 £526). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £870). 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£200Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£452Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapest£503Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Aer LingusCheapest£507Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£601Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£603Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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