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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
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 7 November 2025.
Tue 9/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Thu 15/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£530
Fri 21/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 13/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11£531
Tue 11/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Wed 10/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£537
Tue 9/1209:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Fri 16/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£538
Wed 12/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Mon 17/1115:50ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11£549
Sun 21/1208:00EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£567
Mon 8/1205:50EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 13/111:05ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/11£571
Wed 26/1109:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Mon 1/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£574
Tue 9/1206:00EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 10mDelta
Thu 15/107:01ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/11£574
Sat 13/1212:00EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 55mAer Lingus
Thu 18/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£591
Wed 24/1211:45EDI - MDW
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Wed 14/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£649
Tue 23/1213:30EDI - MDW
2 stops33h 56mDelta
Wed 14/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£651
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 7 November 2025.
Thu 23/412:10EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 34mJetBlue
Tue 28/411:30ORD - EDI
1 stop15h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11£552
Mon 22/1207:55EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£566
Tue 9/1220:30EDI - ORD
1 stop23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 13/111:05ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/11£571
Mon 8/1205:50EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 13/117:20ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/11£571
Wed 29/412:10EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 16mJetBlue
Sun 3/515:15ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11£559
Tue 9/1220:30EDI - ORD
1 stop23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/111:05ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/11£571
Tue 9/1206:00EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 10mDelta
Thu 15/107:01ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/11£574
Wed 25/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:00MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£580
Wed 25/205:50EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 10/310:40ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/11£575
Wed 26/1105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops23h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 1/1209:34MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/11£661
Thu 5/309:20EDI - MDW
2 stops14h 17mDelta
Mon 9/313:00MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/11£644
Thu 23/406:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Tue 28/417:59MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/11£645
Wed 24/1211:45EDI - MDW
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Wed 14/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£649
Wed 24/1211:45EDI - MDW
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Thu 15/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£649
Wed 24/1211:45EDI - MDW
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Mon 19/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£649
Wed 24/1211:45EDI - MDW
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Tue 20/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£649
Tue 23/1213:30EDI - MDW
2 stops33h 49mDelta
Mon 19/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£651
Tue 23/1213:30EDI - MDW
2 stops33h 49mDelta
Thu 15/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£651
Tue 23/1213:30EDI - MDW
2 stops33h 49mDelta
Tue 20/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£651
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 7 November 2025.
Fri 1/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Wed 20/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£693
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 11/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Wed 10/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£537
Wed 12/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Mon 17/1115:50ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11£549
Fri 21/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 13/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11£531
Wed 26/1109:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Mon 1/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£574
Mon 8/1205:50EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 13/117:20ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/11£571
Tue 9/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Tue 13/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£530
Tue 9/1209:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Fri 16/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£538
Tue 9/1206:00EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 10mDelta
Thu 15/107:01ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/11£574
Sat 13/1212:00EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 55mAer Lingus
Thu 18/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£591
Sun 21/1208:00EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£567
Tue 23/1213:30EDI - MDW
2 stops33h 56mDelta
Wed 14/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£651
Wed 24/1211:45EDI - MDW
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Mon 19/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11£649
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 7 November 2025.
Mon 15/1216:35EDI - ORD
2 stops52h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£310
Sun 14/1207:10EDI - ORD
3 stops37h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£344
Mon 15/1206:05EDI - MDW
3 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£409
Sun 14/1207:35EDI - MDW
3 stops44h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£414
Fri 19/1206:45EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£424
Sun 30/1116:05EDI - ORD
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£426
Mon 8/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£465
Mon 8/1212:30EDI - ORD
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£496
Fri 19/1206:00EDI - MDW
3 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£524
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 7 November 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 7 November 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
Thu 23/4
12:10-10:44
1 stop28h 34m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 28/4
11:30-09:15
1 stop15h 45m
£552
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 29/4
12:10-19:26
1 stop13h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/5
15:15-09:29
1 stop12h 14m
£559
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 22/12
07:55-17:20
2 stops15h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 29/12
18:30-21:55
2 stops21h 25m
£566
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
20:30-14:20
1 stop23h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/1
11:05-10:40
2 stops17h 35m
£571
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 8/12
05:50-14:20
1 stop14h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/1
17:20-10:40
1 stop11h 20m
£571
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
20:30-14:20
1 stop23h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 15/1
11:05-10:40
2 stops17h 35m
£571
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
06:00-15:10
1 stop15h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 15/1
07:01-10:40
2 stops21h 39m
£574
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-14:20
1 stop14h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/3
10:40-10:40
2 stops19h 00m
£575
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-17:37
2 stops17h 47m
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/3
13:00-10:40
2 stops16h 40m
£580
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
09:20-17:37
2 stops14h 17m
Chicago Midway
Mon 9/3
13:00-12:45
2 stops18h 45m
£644
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 6/11
Showing 1-10 of 28 results
1
2
3
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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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 31 October 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 55 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £318). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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 November 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
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 51% 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 £495.
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 11m.
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 November 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.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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. 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 £644, JetBlue can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 14h 17m. 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 Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £371. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Icelandair, with the lowest prices starting at £402 and £402, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 40% 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 (70%), United Airlines (70%), Lufthansa (70%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £612. On average you can expect to pay £924. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £487.
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £318). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £478). 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 7 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 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 7 November 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Deals for Edinburgh to Chicago flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Chicago from Edinburgh by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!
Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago with no change fees?
Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Edinburgh to Chicago flexibly with Cheapflights today.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago become cheaper?
Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.