International route
Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 3,702 miles, connecting flights only.
EDI to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,702 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 50mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h behindChicago vs Edinburgh
Edinburgh to Chicago
Round trips from $315
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Edinburgh to Chicago
No nonstop service: 11 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- London (LHR)BA1 airline
- Shannon (SNN)EI1 airline
- Paris (CDG)AF1 airline
- Paris (ORY)AF1 airline
Which airport should I use?
EdinburghChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between EDI and ORD. Every itinerary connects, most often through OSL, LHR or SNN, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $315; September 2026 is the most expensive at $423 and up, a difference of $108 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Chicago is 6 hours behind Edinburgh. A morning departure lands in Chicago with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Edinburgh to ChicagoEdinburgh to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD) takes 7h 50m of flying plus a layover, usually 10h 50m or more door to door across 3,702 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EDI to ORD?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Edinburgh (EDI) and Chicago (ORD). The most common connections are through OSL, LHR and SNN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $315 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Edinburgh to Chicago flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chicago?
Chicago is 6 hours behind Edinburgh. EDI is on Europe/London time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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