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£168 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh (ORD-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh

Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
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21:40 - 23:20ORD-EDI
19h 40m2 stops
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23:35 - 18:15EDI-ORD
24h 40m2 stops
£498
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Sun, 16 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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11:50 - 15:20ORD-EDI
21h 30m1 stop
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16:20 - 10:05EDI-ORD
23h 45m1 stop
£501Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 3 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
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15:50 - 13:55ORD-EDI
16h 05m2 stops
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23:35 - 19:24EDI-ORD
25h 49m2 stops
£506
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
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06:00 - 10:20ORD-EDI
23h 20m3 stops
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16:25 - 14:45EDI-ORD
28h 20m2 stops
£507
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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15:50 - 07:50ORD-EDI
10h 00m1 stop
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11:45 - 17:55EDI-ORD
12h 10m1 stop
£508
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
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15:50 - 07:50ORD-EDI
10h 00m1 stop
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08:00 - 14:00EDI-ORD
12h 00m1 stop
£509
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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09:55 - 10:05ORD-EDI
18h 10m1 stop
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17:15 - 12:35EDI-ORD
25h 20m2 stops
£510
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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15:45 - 11:15ORD-EDI
13h 30m1 stop
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11:55 - 19:00EDI-ORD
13h 05m1 stop
£515Aer Lingus
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Aer Lingus Logo
15:45 - 08:00ORD-EDI
10h 15m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:15 - 19:00EDI-ORD
15h 45m1 stop
£518Aer Lingus
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Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Icelandair Logo
19:30 - 10:20ORD-EDI
9h 50m1 stop
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12:20 - 17:20EDI-ORD
11h 00m1 stop
£531Icelandair
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United Premium Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
The Airlink 100 bus connects EDI to the city center.
Expert advice
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 25% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£498
Overall average: £609
Multi-carrier
Thu 9/10Mon 13/10
ORD - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£729
Typical prices: £668-802
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


United Premium Plus provides extra legroom and reclining seats, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul flights.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, including vegetarian and vegan, for dietary needs.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
ORD

Security lines at ORD can be 30 minutes or longer during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
EDI

The Airlink 100 bus connects EDI to Edinburgh city centre every 10 minutes, taking around 30 minutes to reach Waverley Bridge.

Read more about EDIby Kirstie Pickering
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on EDI

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost £553 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,057 and £973 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Edinburgh

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£168
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Edinburgh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh was £228 for a one-way ticket and £674 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Edinburgh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    The Boeing 757-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Edinburgh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Edinburgh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Edinburgh on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Edinburgh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh

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