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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chicago 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl.
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2:50 pm - 3:55 pmEDI-ORD
31h 05m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pmORD-EDI
21h 00m2 stops
Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
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11:30 am - 3:04 pmEDI-ORD
33h 34m1 stop
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8:50 am - 10:05 amORD-EDI
19h 15m1 stop
Mon, Jun 23 - Sun, Jun 29
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6:00 am - 2:10 pmEDI-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
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7:00 am - 6:45 amORD-EDI
17h 45m2 stops
$675Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 19
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6:00 am - 2:10 pmEDI-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:05 am - 6:45 amORD-EDI
14h 40m1 stop
$677Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
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11:30 am - 2:05 pmEDI-ORD
8h 35mnonstop
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1:07 pm - 8:05 amORD-EDI
12h 58m1 stop
$693United Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
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10:05 am - 3:55 pmEDI-ORD
11h 50m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 1:45 pmORD-EDI
11h 05m1 stop
$699British Airways
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Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 4
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9:00 am - 9:55 amEDI-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
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8:50 am - 11:50 amORD-EDI
21h 00m2 stops
$788United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
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11:55 am - 7:00 pmEDI-ORD
13h 05m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 amORD-EDI
10h 15m1 stop
$1,060Aer Lingus
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Mon, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 3
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8:35 am - 2:00 pmEDI-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 7:50 pmORD-EDI
16h 35m2 stops
$1,150Aer Lingus
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10:10 am - 3:55 pmEDI-ORD
11h 45m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 10:20 amORD-EDI
11h 20m1 stop
$2,014British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Lufthansa

Lufthansa Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, including gluten-free and halal options.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United Polaris Lounge provides luxurious dining with seated meals and less crowded spaces.

Airports
EDI

Check-in desks at EDI open 2 to 4 hours before flights. Verify with your airline for exact times.

Read more about EDIby John Walton
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes. It's a reliable option unaffected by traffic.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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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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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 on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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.

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, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Edinburgh, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday 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 April, where tickets cost $713 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,085 and $1,012 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $767 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$351
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $351 for a one-way ticket and $649 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.

  • 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 Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago are United Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of $928 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $975 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • 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 $854 or less one-way and $637 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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

Direct 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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Direct 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 3 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 8696 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025YUL - ORD
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So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

It was ok not that much because I always travel with Emirates airlines, Etihad, airlines, Qatar airlines compare to them food and comfortable was too low . Staff was good . Helpful

I believe it was short flight in plane I understand not that much compared to other airlines but weighting for checkin was too long need extra person for checkin or Atleast someone to let the customer knows don’t worry someone will be here shortly.

Noted in last review. Good to know, though air Lingus on European flights does not offer any food or drink, even though we were on the plane for 3 1/2 hours from Naples to Dublin everything you had to purchase even water.

Boarding seemed a bit chaotic and we had to walk outside across the tarmac. Passengers of all ages had to drag carry on luggage up the outside stairway into the aircraft. There was no WiFi. Very uncomfortable crammed seats. Glad in-air time was only an hour!

Booked through Kayak, couldnt take flight, Kayak punted to Orbiz, Orbiz punted to Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus said sorry about your luck, try Kayak/Orbiz. Terrible customer service collecting air fares and not even offering a voucher when customers cant take flight

Gate agents kind of serious. Had to wait til arriving at gate to choose seats. Thankfully they did give us seats together! And grateful the honored our age, giving us seats at the front.

Very polite and helpful staff. Jet blue…ok, but not as helpful!..

This flight was delayed and caused me to miss my connecting flight from New York to Boston. I had to rent a car and drive myself home to avoid waiting another 5 hours in the airport.

Flight was cancelled. There were no Aer Lingus reps to help. I had to rebook my flight and find a hotel. Still had nothing from the airline.

Really lovely trip and flight. The flight staff were so accommodating and warm throughout!

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

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