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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
14 Dec — 21 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
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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 14 November 2025.
Mon 8/1206:05EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/118:30ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£528
Tue 9/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 11/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 13/11£536
Tue 9/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Tue 13/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/11£546
Tue 9/1212:00EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 16/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/11£551
Tue 9/1209:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Thu 15/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/11£552
Tue 9/1212:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Thu 15/118:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/11£573
Fri 12/1212:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Thu 8/118:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/11£578
Mon 8/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Sun 11/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/11£581
Tue 9/1206:50EDI - ORD
2 stops18h 36mBritish Airways
Tue 13/116:33ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/11£584
Wed 3/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 28mDelta
Sun 7/1213:14MDW - EDI
2 stops14h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/11£706
Sat 13/1205:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Thu 1/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/11£844
Sun 21/1206:00EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 26mDelta
Thu 22/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/11£885
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 14 November 2025.
Wed 29/412:10EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 16mJetBlue
Sun 3/510:35ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 10/11£562
Tue 9/1206:05EDI - ORD
2 stops19h 21mBritish Airways
Tue 13/118:25ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/11£584
Wed 25/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/313:00MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/11£589
Wed 10/1212:30EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/111:15ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11£590
Tue 9/1212:00EDI - ORD
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/116:38ORD - EDI
2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£593
Tue 9/1209:20EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 15mDelta
Thu 15/113:54ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/11£596
Wed 25/209:20EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/307:30ORD - EDI
1 stop20h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/11£592
Tue 9/1209:20EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 15mDelta
Tue 13/110:24ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/11£596
Wed 25/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:00MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£600
Wed 25/205:50EDI - ORD
2 stops22h 01mDelta
Tue 10/313:35ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Deal found 13/11£599
Wed 10/1205:50EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Mon 12/111:05ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/11£619
Thu 5/305:50EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 47mDelta
Mon 9/317:59MDW - EDI
2 stops33h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/11£665
Fri 1/509:00EDI - MDW
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 20/513:05MDW - EDI
1 stop17h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/11£872
Fri 1/506:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/513:05MDW - EDI
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£894
Wed 3/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 28mDelta
Sun 7/1213:14MDW - EDI
2 stops14h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/11£706
Sat 13/1205:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Thu 1/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/11£844
Sun 21/1206:00EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 26mDelta
Thu 22/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/11£885
Sun 21/1206:00EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 26mDelta
Fri 23/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops14h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/11£920
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 14 November 2025.
Fri 1/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Wed 20/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11£695
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 3/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 28mDelta
Sun 7/1213:14MDW - EDI
2 stops14h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/11£706
Mon 8/1206:05EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/118:30ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£528
Mon 8/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Sun 11/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/11£581
Tue 9/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 11/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 13/11£536
Tue 9/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Tue 13/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/11£546
Tue 9/1212:00EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 16/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/11£551
Tue 9/1209:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Thu 15/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/11£552
Tue 9/1212:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Thu 15/118:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/11£573
Tue 9/1206:50EDI - ORD
2 stops18h 36mBritish Airways
Tue 13/116:33ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/11£584
Fri 12/1212:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Thu 8/118:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/11£578
Sat 13/1205:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Thu 1/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/11£844
Sun 21/1206:00EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 26mDelta
Thu 22/113:28MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/11£885
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 14 November 2025.
Tue 16/1208:25EDI - ORD
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£295
Mon 11/506:10EDI - ORD
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£298
Thu 18/1209:15EDI - ORD
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£329
Tue 16/1208:25EDI - MDW
3 stops58h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£393
Wed 29/409:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 10/11£394
Mon 11/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11£404
Thu 18/1205:45EDI - MDW
3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£410
Mon 5/120:50EDI - ORD
3 stops48h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£435
Sat 29/1112:40EDI - MDW
3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£442
Sun 30/1107:55EDI - MDW
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£534
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 14 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 14 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
Wed 29/4
12:10-19:26
1 stop13h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/5
10:35-09:29
1 stop16h 54m
£562
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
06:05-19:26
2 stops19h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/1
18:25-12:20
1 stop11h 55m
£584
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-18:37
2 stops18h 47m
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/3
13:00-10:40
2 stops16h 40m
£589
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 10/12
12:30-21:57
2 stops15h 27m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/1
11:15-07:55
2 stops14h 40m
£590
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
09:20-20:43
2 stops17h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/3
07:30-08:45
1 stop20h 15m
£592
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
12:00-15:00
2 stops33h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 11/1
16:38-22:50
2 stops24h 12m
£593
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
09:20-20:35
2 stops17h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 15/1
13:54-10:40
2 stops14h 46m
£596
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 9/12
09:20-20:35
2 stops17h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/1
10:24-10:40
2 stops18h 16m
£596
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-21:51
2 stops22h 01m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/3
13:35-10:40
2 stops16h 05m
£599
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-18:37
2 stops18h 47m
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/3
13:00-10:40
2 stops16h 40m
£600
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago
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Estimated return price
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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 7 November 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £292). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £476). 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 14 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.
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 £493.
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 14 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.
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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 £562, JetBlue can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 13h 16m. 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 Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £369. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Icelandair, with the lowest prices starting at £400 and £400, 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 £608. On average you can expect to pay £920. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £454.
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 £292). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £476). 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 14 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 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 14 November 2025.
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