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$331 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 5/27. 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
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
$730
Typical prices: $1,100-$795
JetBlue
Sun 5/17Sun 5/31
EDI - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$901
Lufthansa
Tue 5/12Tue 5/19
EDI - ORD • Non-stop
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Check-in at EDI is easy with a security wait tracker.
Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown.
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Cheapest • from $730 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $841 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 00m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 31
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12:10 pm - 7:44 am
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ORD
25h 34m
1 stop
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8:30 pm - 10:00 am
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EDI
31h 30m
1 stop
$730JetBlue
Tue, May 12 - Mon, Jun 1
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11:30 am - 8:53 pm
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ORD
15h 23m
1 stop
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8:50 am - 10:00 am
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EDI
19h 10m
1 stop
$736JetBlue
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 28
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10:00 pm - 7:40 pm
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ORD
27h 40m
3 stops
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2:15 pm - 9:30 pm
ORD
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EDI
25h 15m
2 stops
$753Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 28
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10:00 pm - 4:59 pm
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ORD
24h 59m
2 stops
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2:15 pm - 9:30 pm
ORD
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EDI
25h 15m
2 stops
$754Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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7:45 am - 2:00 pm
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ORD
12h 15m
1 stop
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9:00 pm - 9:35 pm
ORD
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EDI
18h 35m
1 stop
$760Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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1:10 pm - 6:15 pm
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ORD
35h 05m
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7:25 pm - 12:35 am
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23h 10m
2 stops
$764Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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3:10 pm - 6:15 pm
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ORD
33h 05m
2 stops
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7:25 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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EDI
23h 10m
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$776Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
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11:30 am - 8:53 pm
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ORD
15h 23m
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9:49 am - 10:00 am
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18h 11m
1 stop
$791JetBlue
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
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11:30 am - 8:53 pm
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ORD
15h 23m
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9:49 am - 10:00 am
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18h 11m
1 stop
$796JetBlue
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 28
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10:00 pm - 7:40 pm
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ORD
27h 40m
2 stops
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9:55 am - 10:10 am
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18h 15m
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$797Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 May.

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, Sunday 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 Tuesday, 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 $662 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,237 and $1,066 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 $829 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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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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

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

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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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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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$331
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 40% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% 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

  • 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 35m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 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 $331 for a one-way ticket and $720 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 $903 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 $908 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.

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 $784 or less one-way and $1,232 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.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

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Tuesday

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Reviews of the top airlines 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9603 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

8.0 ExcellentAlejandro, Apr 2026
PHL - ORD
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newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

The crew was generally professional. Though one of the crew members seemed to be easily annoyed, the others were fine and helpful. The green olives and almonds snack was really good. A great idea, and nice balance of tastes.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

Food and drink service was very low quality. The flight attendants in business class must have been short some staff. Service was sluggish and not much English was spoken

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

The crew was friendly. The plane was comfortable. In-flight wifi didn't work well at all. The ride was quite turbulent but understandable given the weather.

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Economy seats a bit small but other than that it was all good.

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

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.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

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

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

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

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

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