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$361 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

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 10/22. 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 Edinburgh to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$484
Typical prices: $759-$1,206
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 7/14Wed 7/22
EDI - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$894
Lufthansa
Thu 8/27Tue 9/15
EDI - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $841 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
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5:45 am - 2:15 pm
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ORD
14h 30m
1 stop
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5:10 pm - 8:55 pm
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EDI
21h 45m
1 stop
$484Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
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5:45 am - 2:15 pm
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ORD
14h 30m
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11:30 am - 9:20 am
ORD
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EDI
15h 50m
2 stops
$486Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
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11:20 am - 8:33 pm
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ORD
15h 13m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 7:05 am
ORD
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EDI
15h 20m
2 stops
$489Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:20 am - 7:52 pm
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ORD
42h 32m
3 stops
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7:25 pm - 11:30 pm
ORD
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EDI
22h 05m
2 stops
$543Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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10:00 pm - 4:57 pm
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ORD
24h 57m
2 stops
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7:25 pm - 9:20 pm
ORD
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EDI
19h 55m
2 stops
$589Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:15 pm - 9:25 pm
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ORD
13h 10m
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7:25 pm - 1:20 pm
ORD
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EDI
11h 55m
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$597Icelandair
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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11:30 am - 7:22 pm
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ORD
13h 52m
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1:00 pm - 9:20 am
ORD
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EDI
14h 20m
1 stop
$598JetBlue
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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10:00 pm - 4:57 pm
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ORD
24h 57m
2 stops
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7:25 pm - 11:30 pm
ORD
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22h 05m
2 stops
$616Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 24
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2:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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ORD
10h 00m
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7:25 pm - 1:20 pm
ORD
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11h 55m
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$627Icelandair
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28
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11:30 am - 7:22 pm
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13h 52m
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1:00 pm - 9:20 am
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14h 20m
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$628JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

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

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

For Edinburgh to Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Edinburgh, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being 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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $663 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,237 and $1,063 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $777 on average.

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

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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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 traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$361
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $361 for a one-way ticket and $484 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 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.

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

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

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $788 or less one-way and $853 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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

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Wednesday

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Saturday

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
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Aer LingusOverall score based on 1631 reviews
7.4Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
6.7Food
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Small plane. Tight seating . What can one say except that it was fast!

8.0 ExcellentAnne, May 2026
DUB - ORD
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Small plane. Tight seating . What can one say except that it was fast!

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

The flights are literally always delayed arriving, boarding and taking off so they are always late for the connection. I planned ahead so I was okay but many others aren't. The food was terrible. The staff was very pleasant. I appreciate boarding back to front.

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

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

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

The same as I stated prior. We incurred extra costs that should be reimbursed, given we were not communicated with about schedule changes.

My flight from Dublin was delayed two hours which ment that I missed my connecting flight to Phoenix. American Airlines provided a hotel room and rebooked my flight for 7:30 AM the next day. I didn't get to the room until 11 pm and I had to be at the airport the next day by 5 AM. The airlines did their best but the schedule was challenging for an 81 year old.

I like Aer Lingus so that is why I’m writing this critique so they can become better. The boarding gate was too small to board properly. Our seats were toward the back of the plane knowing we would be boarding after business class, we moved to that area after business class boarded. An Aer Lingus employee told us we couldn’t stand there. We explained we were the next group to board and wouldn’t even be able to hear when our boarding was called. She didn’t care and was not very professional. The cabin was freezing. I wouldn’t feed my dog the food. We were over an hour late coming into chicago because of weather which can’t be avoided. I asked the crew if they could make an annoucement for before whose final destination is chicago to wait and allow the people with connecting to deplane first. He said there are a lot of people with connecting flights. He said, it doesn’t matter. Well, yes it does. He could have been more considerate of his passengers.

Very pleasant staff, there was some turbulence but the captain was very apologetic and gave notice where possible.

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