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Cheapest round-trip
$568
Typical prices: $803-$1,103
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EDI - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$940
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EDI - ORD • Non-stop
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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

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
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3:10 pm - 6:15 pm
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33h 05m
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7:25 pm - 12:20 am
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22h 55m
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$568Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
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39h 37m
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7:25 pm - 5:00 pm
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15h 35m
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$589Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
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7:20 am - 4:57 pm
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ORD
15h 37m
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7:25 pm - 5:00 pm
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15h 35m
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$614Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:00 pm - 7:52 pm
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27h 52m
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9:50 am - 7:40 pm
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27h 50m
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$673Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:00 pm - 7:52 pm
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27h 52m
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9:50 am - 7:40 pm
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27h 50m
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$682Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:00 pm - 7:52 pm
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27h 52m
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11:05 am - 3:20 pm
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22h 15m
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$691Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:00 pm - 7:52 pm
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27h 52m
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11:05 am - 3:20 pm
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22h 15m
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$700Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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3:10 pm - 6:15 pm
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33h 05m
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10:25 pm - 12:20 am
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19h 55m
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$702Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:15 am - 2:00 pm
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13h 45m
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9:00 pm - 7:40 pm
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16h 40m
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$704Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
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16h 55m
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7:25 pm - 5:00 pm
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15h 35m
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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 September.

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 Monday, 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 August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,238 and $1,237 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 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$370
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 $370 for a one-way ticket and $568 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.
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Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Saturday

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

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