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Cheapest return fare
£412
Typical prices: £599-£823
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EDI - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£678
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Tue 15/9Tue 29/9
EDI - ORD • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago (EDI-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Chicago 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 Edinburgh to Chicago

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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15:10 - 18:15
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19:25 - 00:35
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23h 10m
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£412Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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15:10 - 18:15
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33h 05m
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19:25 - 00:35
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23h 10m
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£432Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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11:20 - 17:20
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18:30 - 10:20
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9h 50m
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£469Icelandair
Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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ORD
12h 00m
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18:30 - 10:20
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9h 50m
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£469Icelandair
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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£528Aer Lingus
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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£530Aer Lingus
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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ORD
15h 48m
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06:00 - 09:20
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21h 20m
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£551JetBlue
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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£554JetBlue
Tue, 12 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
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12h 55m
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£655British Airways
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£683British Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Chicago flights

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

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Edinburgh usually cost between £585 and £853 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £412 on Multiple Airlines (16 Sept–21 Sept).

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago costs £411 on the route between Edinburgh (EDI) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, 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 Edinburgh to Chicago is February, where tickets cost £536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £787 and £768 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, 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 Edinburgh to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Chicago

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£280
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Chicago 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 flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago was £280 for a one-way ticket and £412 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Edinburgh Turnhouse. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, United Airlines or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago are United Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £756 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £596 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Edinburgh to Chicago.

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

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Chicago? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £2,023 or less one-way and £699 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Chicago?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago. 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.
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I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

10.0 ExcellentDerreck, Jul 2026
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I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Left late after one day delay. Even after we were called to board we stood in line for 30 minutes. Seemed disorganized.

Late start, late arrival and very uncomfortable seating. If they schedule a takeoff at a specific time, how can they not know the traffic at the airport will be heavy and delay flights at that time? I paid for legroom but when seated next to an oversized person, I had no elbow room. Also, who wants to rub hips with a large stranger for over 2 hours? I ended up leaning toward the aisle the entire flight and being bumped every time someone passed by. Paying for legroom should include side-to-side space, too. This happened on both domestic flights I had within the past 2 weeks.

Caring & friendly crew. Most important: got us SAFELY to our destination!

One of the best flight experience I have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

The biking process was confusing and I was called for a seat assignment from I number I repeatedly though was spam, but the flight itself was great

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

The worst Terrible Late for connecting flights. Made flight without luggage! I am still waiting for my luggage to be returned! I paid premium for this flight. My luggage should have been flown to Hartford instead they keep telling me it was put on a jet blue flight and is in New York! I flew Hartford to avoid New Yofk! The flight over was also unpleasant. We were stuck in a bus at Edinburgh airport for 30 minutes then our luggage again could not be found! Very poor service. Very disappointed . I need my luggage to be returned. Shirley Baliki 42 Blaine Sreet Fairfield CT

Best travel day I've had in a long time. Everything went perfectly, no delays. 10 out of 10

I had an awful experience at the ticketing agent stand. I had purchased three tickets, one of which I had the maiden name of a passenger on the ticket. They refused to help, assist, and actually delayed our process and had us miss an opportunity to purchase a ticket on the same flight. I was sent through multiple phone calls, none of which helped, and the person at the counter was the person who told me to both call Aer Lingus for help and was the person who said they could not fulfill my request that they were privy to from the beginning. My partner is still stuck in Scotland, racking up thousands of dollars in additional fees and tickets. I am very upset and two of my tickets went unused. I will never be using Aer Lingus ever again and I will continue to complain about them.

Golf Bags never made it on the flight. Very expensive golf bag and. Clubs,shoes, clothing. Will file a claim against Aer Lingus

Long unexplained delay, uncomfortable back row, long waits for trash collection.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

The ticket was reserved in my name but not paid for by underpricer. Alaska airlines was unable to issue my ticket (could not connect the ticket with the PNR) due to an error with underpricer and I spent the better part of 2 hours at the ticket counter trying to rectify.

Terrible way of boarding in Reykjavik. Seats comfortable. Meal was good.

Unlike my prior three connections on this latest journey, this flight was fairly good. Only issue was boarding as it was once again one of those Icelandic issues of bunch up, walk in the rain to a bus that then has you run up three flights of stairs to board the plain. I was in Saga class but the bus scramble eliminates any chance you get on first and have to then find a place to squeeze your carry on into an overhead that the people in economy populate so they can grab it on their way out up front. But unlike other Icelandic flights this journey I did find more the of the business class like accommodations then the other air segments. This one found a pillow and blanket waiting for me and I actually received a small cup of sparkling wine and had a bottle of water in place. Service was attentive and the flight departed and arrived on time. Received a menu and had choices of a hot or cold meal. I choose the hot which was cod and it was good. Decent size portion, salad and a choice of dinner rolls. Beverage menu was a selection of wines, beer and soft drinks. Desert was a small Tiramisu. Overall the six hour flight was a good experience for the price point.

We paid for saga class, which is the business class for international. My seat was broken and did not recline and my monitor for in-flight entertainment was broken.

At least one soda free, felt like I was nickeled to death.

Was a bit surprised that Icelandair flies a domestically configured 757s on long-haul flights to Iceland (no lie-flat seats in business class).

Comfort of seats is not good. Like sitting on a rock for 6 hours. Also no in flight food and limited beverages unless you pay is not nice. Need flight to be dark during the “night” but attendants don’t ask for shades to be lowered..

Good. Lacking overhead bin space. No food offered but you can order online or in flight and pay for snacks.

Well! They got me as far as Iceland, let me wait around at the airport since my next flight had either left or canceled, finally gave me my luggage, and sent me to wait quite some time with seven other people for a ride to a hotel. At the hotel we got a chef's salad, a nice room for the night which unfortunately had feather pillows and duvet (allergies), a really great and spectacular buffet for breakfast (small but stunning), taxis back to the airport for the 9:30 Delta flight back to Minneapolis. The Delta flight has free food and liquor included which Icelandair does not. All in all, it falls far short of my worst ever United flight to SGN. Icelandair did change my reservation after my roommate tested positive for COVID and we canceled our plans to travel around Iceland, but the charges were fairly hefty. I had trouble contact Kayak's agents to discuss changing my reservations and finally contacted Icelandair who changed them. (I used their contact form and put in several requests for call backs.) Of course, they called just after I made the change with Icelandair.

We had to be bussed to the plane. And it was raining. Not a pleasant experience.

Very comfortable plane. The food was very good (for airplane food). The crew was great

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

I will never want to book with these people. They are arrogant and rude. Food was really really bad, crew was even worst

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

No WiFi working on either flight. No leg room at all, the seat in front of me left dents in my knees. If I put the tray down, it was so low it was propped up by my knees. (I’m only 182.9 cm) I’m usually cool on planes, but the planes were both hot during taxi and take-off.

The seat pads are past there sell by date now and are uncomfotable. Also, with screens in the back of the seat, the seats shouldnt be able to recline as this puts rhe screen in your face.

As I have said it sucked, the ticket counter to have to find and pay for another airline to get home. Now I understand this happened over the weekend but they should have someone there to talk to us instead of throwing the regular crew under the bus.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

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