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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.
Fri 26/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Tue 30/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/12£542
Tue 9/1206:05EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 16/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£590
Fri 12/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Mon 15/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop22h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/12£591
Tue 23/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Thu 1/119:40ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/12£639
Fri 12/1208:25EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1215:50ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£644
Thu 25/1206:00EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/119:20ORD - EDI
2 stops55h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/12£650
Tue 16/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Tue 23/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 3/12£665
Mon 22/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Tue 30/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/12£697
Tue 23/1220:30EDI - ORD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/117:20ORD - EDI
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£698
Mon 22/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Tue 30/1211:48MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/12£1,051
Tue 23/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops22h 32mDelta
Thu 1/109:29MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/12£1,054
Tue 23/1220:30EDI - MDW
2 stops26h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12£1,066
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 5 December 2025.
Thu 15/107:45EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/118:30ORD - EDI
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£459
Wed 25/209:25EDI - ORD
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Tue 10/314:30ORD - EDI
2 stops35h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£522
Sat 17/109:25EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/121:05ORD - EDI
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£539
Thu 15/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 42mDelta
Thu 22/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/12£603
Fri 22/509:00EDI - MDW
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 12/609:30MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12£743
Thu 5/209:35EDI - ORD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/215:55ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£503
Thu 5/209:25EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 41mLufthansa
Sat 28/218:25ORD - EDI
2 stops31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£522
Sun 18/108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/119:10ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£530
Thu 15/112:45EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 25mLufthansa
Thu 22/116:05ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£546
Fri 23/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Wed 28/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/12£608
Wed 25/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:09MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£574
Sat 17/105:45EDI - MDW
2 stops16h 31mDelta
Sat 24/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/12£633
Tue 23/1220:30EDI - MDW
2 stops26h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12£1,066
Tue 23/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops22h 32mDelta
Thu 1/109:29MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/12£1,054
Fri 19/1211:40EDI - MDW
2 stops35h 46mDelta
Sun 4/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/12£1,255
Thu 18/1209:20EDI - MDW
2 stops29h 34mDelta
Sun 4/106:00MDW - EDI
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/12£1,294
Sat 20/1211:40EDI - MDW
2 stops54h 18mDelta
Sun 4/109:50MDW - EDI
2 stops42h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/12£1,313
Tue 16/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Sun 4/109:29MDW - EDI
2 stops43h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/12£1,351
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 5 December 2025.
Fri 22/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/618:40ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£978
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 23/1205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops22h 32mDelta
Thu 1/109:29MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/12£1,054
Thu 15/107:45EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/118:30ORD - EDI
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£459
Thu 15/112:45EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 25mLufthansa
Thu 22/116:05ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£546
Thu 15/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 42mDelta
Thu 22/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/12£603
Sat 17/111:45EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£491
Sat 17/109:25EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/121:05ORD - EDI
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£539
Sat 17/105:45EDI - MDW
2 stops16h 31mDelta
Sat 24/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/12£633
Sun 18/111:40EDI - ORD
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/119:10ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£524
Sun 18/105:45EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 49mDelta
Sun 25/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/12£637
Fri 23/112:00EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus
Wed 28/121:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/12£557
Fri 23/122:55EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/119:10ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£559
Fri 23/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Wed 28/113:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/12£608
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 5 December 2025.
Tue 17/210:50EDI - ORD
3 stops52h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£271
Thu 12/217:55EDI - ORD
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£272
Wed 11/206:00EDI - ORD
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£273
Sat 14/221:30EDI - ORD
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£274
Mon 16/222:30EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£275
Sun 15/222:45EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£276
Fri 13/206:45EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£280
Fri 15/520:15EDI - ORD
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£293
Wed 13/507:10EDI - ORD
3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£303
Thu 16/407:45EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£307
Thu 8/120:45EDI - MDW
2 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£388
Thu 19/309:15EDI - MDW
3 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£438
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 5 December 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 5 December 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 15/1
07:45-17:20
2 stops15h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 22/1
18:30-22:30
2 stops22h 00m
£459
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/2
09:35-12:45
2 stops33h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 28/2
15:55-13:00
2 stops15h 05m
£503
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
09:25-07:50
2 stops28h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/3
14:30-06:55
2 stops35h 25m
£522
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/2
09:25-16:06
1 stop12h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 28/2
18:25-07:55
2 stops31h 30m
£522
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 18/1
08:20-16:55
1 stop14h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 25/1
19:10-17:50
1 stop16h 40m
£530
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 17/1
09:25-18:37
2 stops15h 12m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 24/1
21:05-07:55
2 stops28h 50m
£539
EdinburghChicago
EDI - ORD
EDIORD
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 15/1
12:45-11:10
1 stop28h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 22/1
16:05-12:00
1 stop13h 55m
£546
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
05:50-17:37
2 stops17h 47m
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/3
13:09-10:40
2 stops16h 31m
£574
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 15/1
05:50-18:32
2 stops18h 42m
Chicago Midway
Thu 22/1
13:26-10:40
2 stops15h 14m
£603
EdinburghChicago
EDI - MDW
EDIMDW
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
05:50-17:55
2 stops18h 05m
Chicago Midway
Wed 28/1
13:26-10:40
2 stops15h 14m
£608
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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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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 28 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 £288). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £510). 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 5 December 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 48% 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 £486.
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 05m.
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 5 December 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.
Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
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 £603, Lufthansa can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 18h 42m. 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 £288. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £364 and £394, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £351. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to Chicago for a low price.
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 (75%), United Airlines (75%), Lufthansa (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £629. On average you can expect to pay £862. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £502.
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 £288). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £510). 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 5 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 December 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 5 December 2025.
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