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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £267

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in January or March, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£267

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£567

Good round-trip deal

£684 or less

Good one-way deal

£610 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Wed 23/416:35EDI - ORD
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/420:20ORD - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£469
Mon 5/507:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 19/515:20ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3£491
Sun 23/318:20EDI - ORD
1 stop26h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 30/313:26ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3£495
Mon 10/305:45EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Tue 18/310:25ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/3£499
Mon 10/310:45EDI - MDW
2 stops16h 38mDelta
Tue 18/318:42MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/3£504
Sun 30/309:00EDI - ORD
2 stops33h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/410:00ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3£510
Thu 13/308:30EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/318:30ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3£512
Mon 24/306:00EDI - ORD
1 stop20h 05mLufthansa
Mon 31/322:30ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3£522
Wed 21/513:20EDI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/619:15ORD - EDI
2 stops41h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/3£569
Wed 23/408:30EDI - ORD
2 stops33h 30mSWISS
Wed 30/418:05ORD - EDI
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Deal found 3/3£580
Mon 23/610:00EDI - ORD
1 stop19h 55mAir France
Wed 2/711:19ORD - EDI
1 stop18h 46mAir France
Deal found 3/3£615
Sat 8/316:30EDI - ORD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/312:55ORD - EDI
1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3£633

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Edinburgh

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

16:35-14:15

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/4

20:20-16:40

1 stop14h 20m

£469

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

07:00-13:50

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

15:20-13:20

2 stops16h 00m

£491

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/3

18:20-15:30

1 stop26h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/3

13:26-10:45

2 stops15h 19m

£495

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

05:45-20:44

2 stops19h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

17:00-16:35

2 stops17h 35m

£503

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

09:00-12:03

2 stops33h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/4

10:00-10:35

2 stops18h 35m

£510

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

06:00-18:20

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 28/4

15:02-10:45

2 stops13h 43m

£510

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/3

06:50-15:45

1 stop13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

13:49-09:10

2 stops14h 21m

£512

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

06:00-21:05

1 stop20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

22:30-17:15

1 stop12h 45m

£522

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

13:20-16:10

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

19:15-19:05

2 stops41h 50m

£569

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

08:30-12:00

2 stops33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/4

18:05-07:50

2 stops31h 45m

£580

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 4 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
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Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,562 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air France
7.4
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 7 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £491. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at £495 and £503, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £512. However, be on the lookout for offers from Finnair and Iberia, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £570. On average you can expect to pay £728. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £412.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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British AirwaysCheapest£441Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£487Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£505Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£506Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£550Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest£555Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£570Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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