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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £240

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£240

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£673

Good round-trip deal

£676 or less

Good one-way deal

£725 or less
19/9-24/9
  • 19/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
29/9
  • 29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 38m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).

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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 11 July 2025.

Fri 19/908:35EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/920:40ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£469
Fri 12/914:15EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 00mIcelandair
Thu 18/922:15ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 9/7£475
Mon 8/911:30EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 20mJetBlue
Tue 16/913:36ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 9/7£479
Wed 5/1111:45EDI - ORD
2 stops18h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 13/1117:20ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/7£507
Tue 16/909:15EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/921:15ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/7£511
Thu 23/1005:50EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 27/1017:11ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£524
Thu 7/809:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 04mAir Canada
Sun 10/820:25ORD - EDI
1 stop28h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7£533
Fri 19/919:45EDI - ORD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 21/919:15ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/7£534
Sat 20/906:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Wed 24/914:05ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 40mKLM
Deal found 11/7£543
Thu 18/909:10EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Tue 23/913:22ORD - EDI
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/7£544
Wed 17/910:00EDI - MDW
1 stop13h 35mDelta
Thu 25/912:43MDW - EDI
1 stop13h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/7£546
Fri 19/906:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 24/909:35MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/7£547

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Edinburgh

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/9

08:35-14:50

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

20:40-14:40

1 stop12h 00m

£469

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/9

14:15-21:15

1 stop13h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

22:15-13:20

1 stop9h 05m

£475

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/9

11:30-20:50

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

£479

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/11

11:45-23:53

2 stops18h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

17:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£507

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/9

09:15-15:55

1 stop12h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

22:35-15:45

1 stop11h 10m

£511

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/10

05:50-14:50

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/10

17:11-13:15

2 stops15h 04m

£524

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/8

09:00-15:04

1 stop12h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/8

20:25-07:20

1 stop28h 55m

£533

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/9

19:45-16:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

19:15-18:55

2 stops17h 40m

£534

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

14:05-06:45

1 stop10h 40m

£543

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

09:10-14:10

1 stop11h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

13:22-08:25

2 stops13h 03m

£544

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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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 27 June 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 84 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 £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 11 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

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?

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

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 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 8 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • 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 £475. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at £479 and £507, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 20% 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 WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £476. However, be on the lookout for offers from Icelandair and Aer Lingus, 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 (80%), United Airlines (80%), Lufthansa (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £558. On average you can expect to pay £779. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £411.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

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British AirwaysCheapest£387Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IcelandairCheapest£387Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£434Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£453Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£481Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£488Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£503Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£507Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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