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Cheapest return fare
£478
Typical prices: £537-£612
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/11Sat 28/11
EDI - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£284
Overall average: £571
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/2
EDI - ORD • 2 stops
Advice from real travellers
Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra 23 kg checked bag.
United Premium Plus adds legroom; Lufthansa Economy includes a three-course meal.
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There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Chicago. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg £528 (return)
Toronto (YYZ)
Shortest trip • 10h 22m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago (EDI-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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07:30 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 50m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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18:30 - 15:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 30m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin
£478Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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11:55 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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18:30 - 23:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 40m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
£521Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Icelandair Logo
11:20 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 10:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£615Icelandair
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Icelandair Logo
11:20 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 10:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£636Icelandair
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
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08:30 - 19:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 45m1 stop Dublin
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21:00 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 10m1 stop Dublin
£659Aer Lingus
Sat, 12 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan
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09:30 - 18:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 50m1 stop Dublin
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21:00 - 16:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
13h 50m1 stop Dublin
£660Aer Lingus
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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09:25 - 16:03EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 38m1 stop Newark
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18:18 - 07:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 37m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Newark
£714United Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
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13:00 - 19:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
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15:20 - 12:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow
£718British Airways
Wed, 13 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
United Airlines Logo
09:25 - 18:38EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 13m1 stop Newark
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05:30 - 07:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
£762United Airlines
Fri, 8 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
British Airways Logo
07:25 - 13:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
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12:06 - 10:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 19m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
£793British 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Edinburgh usually cost between £537 and £612 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £478 on Multiple Airlines (12 Nov–28 Nov).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £528 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £949 and £928 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

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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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on EDI

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 Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£313
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

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FAQs for booking Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £284 for a one-way ticket and £478 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from Edinburgh Turnhouse. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago are Aer Lingus and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £719 and an overall rating of 7.3, Aer Lingus is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £837 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £491 or less one-way and £691 or less round-trip.

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