Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £415

How to find the cheapest flight from
Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best EDI to CHI flight in 2022: compare Edinburgh to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

EDI - CHI Price	£586 - £904
CHI Temperature	-5 - 23 °C
CHI Rainfall	43 - 125 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Cheapest in September Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
Round-trip from £482 From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI)
One-way from £415 One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI)

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise

Cheapest in

September

Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop

Round-trip from

£482

From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI)

One-way from

£415

One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI)

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago (EDI - CHI)?

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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Users have found that booking a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago at least 19 days early can save you up to 22% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 19 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for as little as £615 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £795 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Edinburgh in September are about £576 on average during September, but can be found for as low as £442.

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago in June, July 2022

The best prices found for EDI to CHI flights in June, July

5 Jul - 7 Sep

£715pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Jul - 7 Sep

£724pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

Direct

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

12 Jul - 5 Aug

£757pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Edinburgh found for this year

3 Oct - 16 Oct

£458pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aer Lingus

1 STOP

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aer Lingus

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

7 Oct - 14 Oct

£460pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aer Lingus

1 STOP

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aer Lingus

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Sep - 5 Oct

£474pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aer Lingus

1 STOP

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aer Lingus

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Direct flights to Chicago from Edinburgh

Save time with Edinburgh to Chicago direct flight deals

3 Oct - 16 Oct

£638pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

Direct

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Sep - 5 Oct

£642pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

Direct

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

28 Sep - 27 Oct

£687pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

Direct

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Edinburgh, departing today and this week

5 Jul - 7 Sep

£715pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Jul - 7 Sep

£724pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Lufthansa

Direct

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Lufthansa

Direct

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Jul - 23 Jul

£785pp

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ORD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Air Canada

1 STOP

EDI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

One-way flights to Chicago from Edinburgh

The cheapest one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

07:55 - 15:14

Virgin Atlantic

1 stop

13h 19m

EDI - ORD

£415

StudentUniverse

02:00 - 10:15

Virgin Atlantic

1 stop

14h 15m

EDI - ORD

£446

StudentUniverse

03:10 - 17:35

Multiple Airlines

1 stop

20h 25m

EDI - ORD

£470

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Flight FAQs

From Edinburgh to Chicago

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. 10 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

Which airlines flying from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Aer Lingus, United Airlines, and British Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Aer Lingus with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Aer Lingus for just £458, but on average you can expect to pay £544.

Are there nonstop flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago under £700. A good price for a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Chicago is less than £916.

Are there last-minute flights available from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Edinburgh to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than £800.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £458. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Major Airline and Scandinavian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £514 and £535, respectively. Aer Lingus is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air Canada or Finnair as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £478. On average you can expect to pay £992. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £407.

COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chicago from Edinburgh?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago

Most visitors from Edinburgh Turnhouse need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chicago.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Edinburgh Turnhouse are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Chicago.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Edinburgh Turnhouse are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.

Do I need a test to fly back to Edinburgh from Chicago?

Returning to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Chicago

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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Alternative routes for Edinburgh to Chicago

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Moline Quad-City from £2,160 pp

Destination information for Chicago

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Edinburgh to Chicago.

£1 = $1.22

26.0 °C

87.0 mm

Airports servicing Edinburgh

Edinburgh (EDI)

Airports servicing Chicago

O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Midway (MDW)

Rockford (RFD)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Brussels Airlines	£367	£499	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Aer Lingus	£380	£563	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Virgin Atlantic	£473	£643	No cancel fee	72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	£475	£667	No cancel fee	76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	£533	£659	No cancel fee	70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	£561	£683	No cancel fee	69%	Search United Airlines flights
SWISS	£684	£875	No cancel fee	79%	Search SWISS flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best EDI to CHI flight in 2022: compare Edinburgh to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago (EDI - CHI)?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago in June, July 2022

The best prices found for EDI to CHI flights in June, July

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Edinburgh found for this year

Direct flights to Chicago from Edinburgh

Save time with Edinburgh to Chicago direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Edinburgh, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Chicago from Edinburgh

The cheapest one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Edinburgh</span> to <span class="emphasized">Chicago</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Edinburgh to Chicago

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Which airlines flying from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £500 on Cheapflights?

Are there nonstop flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £700 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Edinburgh to Chicago for under £800?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chicago from Edinburgh?

Do I need a test to fly back to Edinburgh from Chicago?

Alternative routes for Edinburgh to Chicago

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Destination information for Chicago

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Airports servicing Edinburgh

Airports servicing Chicago

Top 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Edinburgh to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (CHI)