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Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from $307

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 6/6. 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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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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9:30 am - 3:50 pmEDI-ORD
12h 20m1 stop
9:25 pm - 2:30 pmORD-EDI
11h 05m1 stop
$652Finnair
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 6
9:10 am - 6:17 pmEDI-ORD
15h 07m2 stops
6:15 pm - 4:20 pmORD-EDI
16h 05m2 stops
$665Delta
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, Jun 19
8:50 am - 5:45 pmEDI-ORD
14h 55m2 stops
4:50 pm - 1:10 pmORD-EDI
14h 20m2 stops
$708American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 6
11:30 am - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
8h 30mnonstop
1:10 pm - 10:35 amORD-EDI
15h 25m1 stop
$715United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, Jun 19
9:20 am - 5:07 pmEDI-ORD
13h 47m1 stop
6:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-EDI
12h 05m1 stop
$753American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 24
9:20 am - 9:37 pmEDI-ORD
18h 17m2 stops
1:15 pm - 12:05 pmORD-EDI
16h 50m2 stops
$779British Airways
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Tue, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 24
11:30 am - 2:05 pmEDI-ORD
8h 35mnonstop
5:55 pm - 10:35 amORD-EDI
10h 40m1 stop
$817United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
9:25 am - 7:21 amEDI-ORD
27h 56m2 stops
9:15 pm - 5:45 pmORD-EDI
14h 30m1 stop
$819British Airways
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 24
9:15 am - 7:05 pmEDI-ORD
15h 50m1 stop
3:45 pm - 9:05 amORD-EDI
11h 20m1 stop
$952Aer Lingus
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Fri, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 19
8:30 am - 7:05 pmEDI-ORD
16h 35m1 stop
3:45 pm - 9:05 amORD-EDI
11h 20m1 stop
$958Aer Lingus
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 18

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 Monday, 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 November, where tickets cost $602 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $988 and $919 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 62 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 $453. KAYAK users also found Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip flights on Finnair from $652 and on Delta from $665.

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 25m 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.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$307
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $307 for a one-way ticket and $652 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 $1,456 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 11118 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024YUL - ORD
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It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

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!

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.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

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.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

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.

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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.
6/6Thu
3 stops
51h 51mEDI-ORD
$307
9/19Thu
3 stops
30h 59mEDI-ORD
$330
5/28Tue
3 stops
53h 48mEDI-ORD
$337
6/6Thu
2 stops
47h 02mEDI-ORD
$338
5/23Thu
1 stopWestJet
35h 00mEDI-ORD
$453
9/19Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
23h 30mEDI-ORD
$673
9/20Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
23h 30mEDI-ORD
$682
5/23Thu
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
33h 10mEDI-ORD
$802
7/8Mon
1 stopFinnair
11h 55mEDI-ORD
$854
8/13Tue
1 stopWestJet
34h 52mEDI-ORD
$866

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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.
5/10Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 50mEDI-ORD
5/17Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 45mORD-EDI
$699
5/8Wed
nonstopLufthansa
8h 30mEDI-ORD
5/14Tue
nonstopLufthansa
7h 40mORD-EDI
$705
5/8Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 00mEDI-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
12h 42mORD-EDI
$711
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 15mEDI-ORD
5/17Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 07mORD-EDI
$758
5/10Fri
nonstop
8h 30mEDI-ORD
5/17Fri
multi-stop
17h 15mORD-EDI
$765
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 30mEDI-ORD
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
7h 40mORD-EDI
$1,030
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
35h 29mEDI-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
27h 30mORD-EDI
$1,065
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir France
12h 36mEDI-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stopAir France
17h 05mORD-EDI
$1,125
5/8Wed
multi-stop
18h 37mEDI-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stop
28h 40mORD-EDI
$1,134
5/8Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 30mEDI-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 30mORD-EDI
$1,138

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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
$799