Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
The cheapest flights right now
Edinburgh – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 0m KEF
Return – Jan 11, 2027
2 stops
15h 0m KEF
CPH
$950
yesterday
Edinburgh – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 0m KEF
Return – Jan 10, 2027
2 stops
15h 10m BOS
LHR
$988
yesterday
Edinburgh – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 0m KEF
Return – Jan 10, 2027
2 stops
15h 10m BOS
LHR
$985
2 days ago
Edinburgh – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 0m KEF
Return – Jan 11, 2027
2 stops
14h 20m KEF
DUB
$1,040
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Today’s flight suggestion for Edinburgh - Chicago
Outbound December 25, 2026 · Inbound January 10, 2027
Today’s suggestion
7:10 PM
EDI 4:45 PM +1
ORD27h 35m
1 stop
7:10 PM
ORD 6:25 PM +1
EDI17h 15m
1 stop
From $791
2:25 PM
EDI 4:50 PM +1
ORD32h 25m
2 stops
6:30 PM
ORD 3:30 PM +1
EDI15h 0m
2 stops
From $801
Cheapest flight tickets
$651
Average price of a round trip
$782
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
8h30
A flight from Edinburgh to Chicago takes on average 8h30.
Best time
July
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is July.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $762 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 31 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Ryanair. A ticket from the airline Ryanair to Chicago costs on average $782.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.
info departure city :
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
airport :
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
local time :
Edinburgh is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Edinburgh, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 2°C, with a minimum of 0°C and a maximum of 6°C.
The city of Edinburgh has 1 airport(s): Edinburgh
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of July.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 31 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Edinburgh and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Edinburgh, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare.
How to reach Edinburgh airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Edinburgh and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 14°C in Edinburgh. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 81 mm in Edinburgh. In summer, it is warmer in Chicago and it rains less in Edinburgh. In winter, it is colder in Edinburgh and it rains more in Edinburgh.
