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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £249

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06:55 - 21:15EDI-ORD
20h 20m2 stops
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19:25 - 17:05ORD-EDI
15h 40m2 stops
Wed, 27 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 17:00EDI-ORD
12h 00m1 stop
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21:45 - 15:20ORD-EDI
11h 35m1 stop
£425British Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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06:25 - 13:55EDI-ORD
13h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 14:25ORD-EDI
10h 40m1 stop
£439British Airways
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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14:15 - 18:15EDI-ORD
10h 00m1 stop
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18:30 - 10:20ORD-EDI
9h 50m1 stop
£454Icelandair
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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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14:15 - 18:15EDI-ORD
10h 00m1 stop
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18:30 - 10:20ORD-EDI
9h 50m1 stop
£496Icelandair
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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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09:10 - 14:10EDI-ORD
11h 00m1 stop
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17:10 - 10:45ORD-EDI
11h 35m1 stop
£503Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 25 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
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11:20 - 22:37EDI-ORD
17h 17m2 stops
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11:15 - 09:20ORD-EDI
16h 05m2 stops
£514Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 25 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
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09:00 - 17:35EDI-MDW
14h 35m1 stop
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16:25 - 12:05MDW-EDI
13h 40m1 stop
£544KLM
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Mon, 29 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
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11:30 - 13:55EDI-ORD
8h 25mdirect
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19:35 - 08:05ORD-EDI
30h 30m1 stop
£579Lufthansa
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Wed, 17 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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09:00 - 15:27EDI-MDW
12h 27m1 stop
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12:43 - 08:00MDW-EDI
13h 17m1 stop
£686KLM
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug

Virgin Atlantic flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Edinburgh to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
25 Aug
EDI09:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Sept
ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 35m
1 stop
EDI10:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
Virgin Atlantic
25 Aug
EDI11:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 17m
2 stops
ORD22:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Sept
ORD11:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 05m
2 stops
EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
Virgin Atlantic
3 Dec
EDI11:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 46m
1 stop
ORD21:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
14 Dec
ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 05m
2 stops
EDI08:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Delta flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Edinburgh to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
25 Aug
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 10m
1 stop
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Sept
ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 35m
1 stop
EDI10:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
Delta
25 Aug
EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 44m
1 stop
MDW21:44Chicago Midway
9 Sept
MDW09:30Chicago Midway
17h 50m
2 stops
EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
Delta
25 Aug
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 37m
2 stops
MDW17:37Chicago Midway
9 Sept
MDW13:08Chicago Midway
14h 12m
2 stops
EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Edinburgh is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around £490, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Chicago from Edinburgh during February instead. Flights to Chicago in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around £534.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £700. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around £842.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Flying to Chicago from Edinburgh in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £540 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £733.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around £604 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Edinburgh for as low as £525 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Edinburgh to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Edinburgh to Chicago flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

£249

Fastest flight time

8h 25m

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Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £249. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £372.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Chicago takes 8h 25m
Direct flights go from Edinburgh to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago is 3700.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 8h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Chicago?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

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British AirwaysPriceFrom £383Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,086 reviews
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IcelandairPriceFrom £383Free CancellationRating
7.0
514 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £429Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,303 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £448Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,366 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom £468Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,140 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £482Free CancellationRating
7.4
654 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £501Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,204 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £503Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,858 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Edinburgh to Chicago

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from Edinburgh to Chicago from the last 72 hours was £691. Generally, United Airlines has 7 flights on this route every week with an average price of £850. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.

  • Lufthansa Flights From Edinburgh to Chicago

    Lufthansa (6.8/10 from 7,208 reviews) operates around 7 flights from Edinburgh to Chicago in any given week. The average Lufthansa airfare for this route is around £911, with deals from around £688 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Edinburgh to Chicago flight searches in the last 72 hours.


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