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Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from $291

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl departing on 5/20. 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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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl (EDI-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl 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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9:10 am - 6:17 pmEDI-ORD
15h 07m2 stops
9:25 am - 8:35 amORD-EDI
17h 10m1 stop
$586Delta
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
1:35 pm - 8:11 pmEDI-ORD
12h 36m1 stop
9:25 am - 8:35 amORD-EDI
17h 10m1 stop
$588KLM
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
4:45 pm - 10:49 amEDI-ORD
24h 04m2 stops
8:20 am - 9:15 amORD-EDI
18h 55m1 stop
$628American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
11:45 am - 6:15 pmEDI-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
7:10 pm - 12:05 pmORD-EDI
10h 55m1 stop
$650British Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
5:55 am - 3:46 pmEDI-ORD
15h 51m2 stops
5:10 pm - 2:45 pmORD-EDI
15h 35m2 stops
$670American Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 16
1:55 pm - 2:20 pmEDI-ORD
30h 25m2 stops
11:32 am - 9:15 amORD-EDI
15h 43m2 stops
$695British Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
11:30 am - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
8h 30mnonstop
6:45 pm - 8:25 amORD-EDI
7h 40mnonstop
$802United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Wed, May 15
11:30 am - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
8h 30mnonstop
6:45 pm - 8:25 amORD-EDI
7h 40mnonstop
$805United Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Thu, May 16
1:20 pm - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
30h 40m1 stop
3:45 pm - 7:50 pmORD-EDI
22h 05m1 stop
$994Aer Lingus
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Thu, Jul 18 - Thu, Aug 15
8:30 am - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
11h 30m1 stop
8:55 pm - 7:50 pmORD-EDI
16h 55m1 stop
$1,195Aer Lingus
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 10

Flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Edinburgh to Chicago, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $525 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $940 and $922 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, WestJet offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $429. KAYAK users also found Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip flights on Delta from $586 and on KLM from $588.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $825.

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Edinburgh and lands in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 30m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago take?

A direct flight to Chicago will take on average 8h 30m to travel the 3,699 miles flying distance from Edinburgh.

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 11:30 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 2:00 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 11:30 am and lands at 2:00 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$291
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Edinburgh to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $291 for a one-way ticket and $586 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and Chicago?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Edinburgh and on arrival in Chicago.

  • 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?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,000 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $903 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from EDI to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,236 or less one-way and $1,000 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Turnhouse to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11228 reviews
6.7food
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
7.7boarding
8.1crew
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One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024FRA - ORD
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One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Unfortunately this is not a happy ending comment. Positive: flown United before no issue Negative: it only takes one bad experience to not plan future travel with United Cancún departure was delayed by 1h20 minutes, connection in Chicago was 1h30 minutes. Flight departure time 6:08 Miraculously 7 of us ran 4 kilometres through Chicago to arrive at 6:00 to be told very rudely by the 2 unprofessional United attendants you missed your flight and that we should of arrived early. Did I mention that reason I was flying? I received a call that my brother was dying and to get home. They provided no assistance would not answer any of our questions, ignorantly walked away. Deplorable

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

If United expects people to use their own devices for entertainment they should put charging outlets in each seating area. I arrived with 14%battery power. That is not good when you arrive anywhere and need to communicate for transportation.

The plane was old and in new of a cleaning up and renovating on the interior. Seats and carpets were very worn and dirty looking. Cushioning on the seats was broken down and not as comfortable as newer jet seats. Food was a little below average but okay. Staff were friendly and hard working but did not pick up debris or food they spilled when collecting from the customers. But they were very helpful and professional.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

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

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

I got rerouted to another flight/city because the original flight was late and I would not have made my connection. I had to wait an additional five hours (no compensation) for the new flight which was also delayed because the computer was not working. Arrived at my final destination after nearly 20 hours of travel only to discover that my baggage had not arrived with me. Two days later and still waiting for my baggage. Customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and even hung up on me because I dared to ask for them to have someone call me when my bag arrived at the airport. No one apologized to me for what I experienced and they were dismissive of the fact that I have absolutely no clothes or toiletries. Absolutely awful, disorganized and stressful experience. Am dreading the return flight.

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

British Airways planes are too old verses other airlines, followed by luggage not turning up, with a customer service team unhelpful in trying to locate or send to hotel was appalling. 3 days without suitcases on a leg that flies 2 x daily.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Not enough trash pickups throughout the flight. Everything else was great.

Overall good, the gluten free food is very hit/miss though and you must tell them you have an allergy days in advance.

All was good. The headphones they supply are of poor quality. The food is good but too much dairy.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/20Mon
3 stops
32h 25mEDI-ORD
$291
5/22Wed
3 stops
56h 55mEDI-ORD
$296
5/23Thu
1 stopWestJet
35h 00mEDI-ORD
$429
5/25Sat
1 stopWestJet
35h 00mEDI-ORD
$474
5/9Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
11h 30mEDI-ORD
$648
5/7Tue
1 stopAer Lingus
11h 30mEDI-ORD
$679
5/31Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 00mEDI-ORD
$818
5/21Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 55mEDI-ORD
$826
5/23Thu
nonstopLufthansa
8h 35mEDI-ORD
$852
5/27Mon
1 stopLufthansa
23h 00mEDI-ORD
$1,031

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Last minute flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
25h 31mEDI-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 05mORD-EDI
$628
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 00mEDI-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 40mORD-EDI
$655
5/1Wed
multi-stop
30h 35mEDI-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stop
18h 55mORD-EDI
$872
4/29Mon
multi-stop
16h 50mEDI-ORD
5/4Sat
multi-stop
33h 10mORD-EDI
$896
4/30Tue
multi-stopFinnair
12h 30mEDI-ORD
5/3Fri
multi-stopFinnair
13h 10mORD-EDI
$910
5/1Wed
multi-stopAer Lingus
16h 35mEDI-ORD
5/5Sun
multi-stopAer Lingus
28h 55mORD-EDI
$940
4/30Tue
multi-stopFinnair
12h 30mEDI-ORD
5/2Thu
multi-stopFinnair
22h 10mORD-EDI
$998
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 15mEDI-ORD
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 15mORD-EDI
$1,145
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 15mEDI-ORD
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 15mORD-EDI
$1,149
4/29Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
23h 30mEDI-ORD
5/4Sat
multi-stopAer Lingus
10h 05mORD-EDI
$1,174

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Edinburgh - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Edinburgh

Cabin classes:

$6,016
$841