ORD - EDI

£209 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh departing on 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£362
Typical prices: £545-£621
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/2Tue 24/2
ORD - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£606
Typical prices: £751-£1,019
Lufthansa
Sat 2/5Wed 13/5
ORD - EDI • Direct
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United Premium Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
The Airlink 100 bus connects EDI to the city center.
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh

Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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18:30 - 20:30
ORD
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EDI
20h 00m2 stops
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08:40 - 17:20
EDI
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ORD
14h 40m2 stops
£362Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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18:30 - 22:15
ORD
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EDI
21h 45m2 stops
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07:25 - 17:20
EDI
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ORD
15h 55m2 stops
£381Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
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19:10 - 22:05
ORD
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EDI
20h 55m2 stops
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21:30 - 16:55
EDI
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ORD
25h 25m2 stops
£386Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
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19:10 - 22:05
ORD
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EDI
20h 55m3 stops
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21:30 - 16:55
EDI
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ORD
25h 25m2 stops
£391Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
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18:30 - 22:30
ORD
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EDI
22h 00m2 stops
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22:30 - 17:20
EDI
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ORD
24h 50m2 stops
£410Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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18:30 - 19:40
ORD
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EDI
19h 10m2 stops
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22:30 - 17:20
EDI
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ORD
24h 50m2 stops
£411Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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07:15 - 20:30
ORD
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EDI
31h 15m3 stops
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08:40 - 13:10
EDI
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ORD
34h 30m2 stops
£421Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
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18:30 - 13:00
ORD
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EDI
12h 30m2 stops
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08:15 - 17:20
EDI
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ORD
15h 05m2 stops
£443Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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21:00 - 20:30
ORD
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EDI
17h 30m1 stop
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07:25 - 19:15
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ORD
17h 50m1 stop
£444Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
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18:30 - 10:00
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EDI
9h 30m1 stop
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11:00 - 17:20
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12h 20m1 stop
£446Icelandair
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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.

How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Edinburgh, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Edinburgh back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 £564 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,018 and £968 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh

 
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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
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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 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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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

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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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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Edinburgh

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£209
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower 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 £209 for a one-way ticket and £362 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Aer LingusOverall score based on 1392 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Comfort
6.6Food
7.4Boarding
8.0Crew
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Flight takeoff was delayed an hour, but arrival time was not updated at the same time as departure time, so those picking me up at the other end were not alerted to the change in my arrival.

10.0 ExcellentKimberly, Dec 2025
JFK - SNN
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Flight takeoff was delayed an hour, but arrival time was not updated at the same time as departure time, so those picking me up at the other end were not alerted to the change in my arrival.

Seats are terribly cramped. I’m only 5’2” and my knees were practically in my face. No room to put a normal size bag under the seat and when the person in front of you reclined their seat your tray table was in your lap. This is the airline’s way of cramming more seats into the plane to make more money. I’ll think twice about taking Aer Lingus again since there are a few other options from Boston to the Emerald Isle.

Couldn’t check In online, message was couldn’t check in until Sunday morning though plane left Saturday night. Checked in okay at airport but caused slot if stress.

I liked that I went thru customs in Dublin instead of having to do that in LA.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

Wonderful experience from start to finish. Extremely nice flight staff and much better food than other airlines I have used. Arrived right on time.

My flights with Aer Lingus were very good and I will definitely fly with them. Again in future trips to Ireland and Scotland.

Too hot. Asked for an extra glass of water and was ignored. Asked to sit in empty seats that were open because it was so hot and crowded and was denied and the seats were empty the entire flight

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

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Chicago (ORD)
Edinburgh (EDI)