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Edinburgh.$972 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with SWISS and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.
Edinburgh.$1,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,006, select.
Edinburgh.$1,007 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,007, select.
Edinburgh.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.
Edinburgh.$1,031 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,031, select.
Edinburgh.$1,038 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb, returning Sat, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,038, select.
Edinburgh.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Edinburgh.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec, returning Tue, 20 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in November.
Sep
from $1,063
Oct
from $1,016
Nov
from $972
Dec
from $1,006
Jan
from $1,119
Feb
from $1,056
Mar
from $1,224
Apr
from $1,152
May
from $1,221
Jun
from $1,695
Jul
from $1,583
Aug
from $1,414

Direct flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

Chicago to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Chicago to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$972
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time7 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $972. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Edinburgh.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and United fly direct from Chicago to Edinburgh.
As of September 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from Chicago to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

  • Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.

  • Book a direct Chicago to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.

  • Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Chicago.

  • The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Take your pick of 3 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 6:25pm departure between ORD and EDI.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to EDI. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Take the express route from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are available from here.

  • When departing from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport with United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from ORD to EDI.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to EDI leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

    • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:

  • 74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a popular option between Chicago Midway International Airport and EDI.

  • MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to EDI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Edinburgh Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.

  • The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:

  • Travel at your own speed with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • $578 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport. A return flight starts at $972. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To snag cheap flights from Chicago to EDI, book your flight ticket three months ahead of your departure date.

  • August is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Chicago to Edinburgh Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Chicago to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Plan your visit to Edinburgh in February if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Before locking in your Chicago to EDI flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Edinburgh

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Edinburgh right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh Airport:

  • Edinburgh Castle and Crown Jewels are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Edinburgh itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Шотландия.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Preston, about 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Edinburgh

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