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$317 Find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl (EDI-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:20 am - 11:45 amEDI-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
10:10 pm - 6:15 pmORD-EDI
14h 05m1 stop
Fri, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 14
12:20 pm - 9:50 amEDI-ORD
27h 30m1 stop
10:30 am - 9:30 amORD-EDI
17h 00m1 stop
$664Icelandair
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Tue, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 24
9:00 am - 2:53 pmEDI-ORD
11h 53m1 stop
9:18 pm - 6:50 amORD-EDI
27h 32m1 stop
$682Air Canada
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 29
9:00 am - 2:53 pmEDI-ORD
11h 53m1 stop
6:35 pm - 6:50 amORD-EDI
30h 15m2 stops
$716Air Canada
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 29
11:45 am - 6:15 pmEDI-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
4:45 pm - 9:20 amORD-EDI
10h 35m1 stop
$735British Airways
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Sat, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 7
5:55 am - 8:42 pmEDI-ORD
20h 47m2 stops
6:25 pm - 5:55 pmORD-EDI
17h 30m2 stops
$770American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 30
9:00 pm - 4:45 pmEDI-ORD
25h 45m2 stops
7:15 pm - 1:05 pmORD-EDI
11h 50m1 stop
$772British Airways
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Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 30
11:30 am - 2:05 pmEDI-ORD
8h 35mnonstop
6:45 pm - 8:25 amORD-EDI
7h 40mnonstop
$794United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
6:00 am - 12:45 pmEDI-ORD
12h 45m1 stop
9:25 pm - 4:35 pmORD-EDI
13h 10m1 stop
$804American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 3
11:30 am - 2:05 pmEDI-ORD
8h 35mnonstop
9:28 pm - 10:35 amORD-EDI
31h 07m1 stop
$810United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 8

Flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Edinburgh to Chicago, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $602 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $988 and $927 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Aer Lingus offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $804. KAYAK users also found Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip flights on Icelandair from $664 and on Air Canada from $682.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $825.

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Edinburgh and lands in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 35m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago take?

A direct flight to Chicago will take on average 8h 25m to travel the 3,699 miles flying distance from Edinburgh.

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 11:30 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 2:05 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 11:30 am and lands at 2:05 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$317
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Edinburgh to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $317 for a one-way ticket and $651 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and Chicago?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Edinburgh and on arrival in Chicago.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The Boeing 757-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Edinburgh to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,000 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $903 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $2,018 or less one-way and $857 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Turnhouse to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10777 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

10.0 ExcellentEllen, May 2024GSP - ORD
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The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Left on time. Arrived early. Turbulence coming in and gate not open due to early arrival but expected.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

The plane was old and in new of a cleaning up and renovating on the interior. Seats and carpets were very worn and dirty looking. Cushioning on the seats was broken down and not as comfortable as newer jet seats. Food was a little below average but okay. Staff were friendly and hard working but did not pick up debris or food they spilled when collecting from the customers. But they were very helpful and professional.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Plane could have been cleaner. There were many crumbs and crud around the seat mounts.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

My worst flying experience so far. This flight was delayed a total of 42 hours and diverted to New York before it was finally cancelled. It was delayed 4 and a half hours in London. As we were scanning our boarding passes at the gate they advised that the flight was being diverted to JFK since the delays caused us to missed the open hours for Charlotte international customs and immigration. We were assured multiple times by airport personnel, flight attendants, and the Pilot that we would land at JFK go through customs and immigration and then reboard the plane to fly to Charlotte in the same night. When we landed in New York the pilot advised us as we were retrieving our carry on luggage that we were delayed till 10am the next morning and to see guest services to get a room for the night. During this time I had to purchase a room for a family member in Charlotte which drove over 4 and a half hours to pick us up from Charlotte. This could have been avoided if American Airlines had been up front about the delay. Then after standing in line for over 2 and a half hours at guest services we were taken by taxi to a hotel 30 minutes out of the way. Luckily I looked for other flights that night and found one at 8 am to get on. The initial flight which we were scheduled to fly to charlotte in was delayed 12 more times and was finally cancelled 42 hours after it was supposed to land. I am unaware of what happened to the guest that were supposed to fly on the flight after we were placed on another flight but 42 hours in delays for a direct flight is absolutely ridiculous.

The boarding to Gatwick was a breeze but the boarding from Gatwick was a nightmare. The onboard service to Gatwick had a lot to be desired but the onboard sevice from Gatwick was amazing ! Very nice,friendly and funny ! Would I recommend BA to anyone.? ! Yes I would!

Really quick check in and security at Heathrow Terminal 5. Staff on board were lovely and very friendly. Could have provided a few more drinks on the flight but they were available at the back of the plane.

It was a flight operated by Aer Linus for BA and the plane and crew were very good but the food selection was average.

Flying economy is like being packed into a sardine can.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/18Wed
2 stops
32h 18mEDI-ORD
$317
9/28Sat
2 stops
32h 03mEDI-ORD
$386
9/21Sat
2 stops
16h 39mEDI-ORD
$388
7/18Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
21h 00mEDI-ORD
$804
7/16Tue
1 stopAer Lingus
23h 30mEDI-ORD
$883
7/15Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 00mEDI-ORD
$945
9/21Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 25mEDI-ORD
$1,701
7/18Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 35mEDI-ORD
$2,159
6/9Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
23h 00mEDI-ORD
$2,864
6/9Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
22h 50mEDI-ORD
$3,016

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Last minute flights from Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stop
29h 21mEDI-ORD
6/11Tue
multi-stop
27h 13mORD-EDI
$723
6/4Tue
multi-stop
18h 46mEDI-ORD
6/11Tue
multi-stop
27h 13mORD-EDI
$725
6/4Tue
multi-stop
21h 56mEDI-ORD
6/11Tue
multi-stop
17h 00mORD-EDI
$729
6/4Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 55mEDI-ORD
6/11Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 10mORD-EDI
$764
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 46mEDI-ORD
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 20mORD-EDI
$775
6/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 54mEDI-ORD
6/11Tue
nonstop
7h 40mORD-EDI
$799
6/1Sat
multi-stopAer Lingus
16h 24mEDI-ORD
8/10Sat
multi-stopAer Lingus
10h 05mORD-EDI
$1,097
6/1Sat
multi-stopAer Lingus
16h 24mEDI-ORD
8/10Sat
multi-stopAer Lingus
10h 05mORD-EDI
$1,105
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 51mEDI-ORD
8/10Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
7h 40mORD-EDI
$1,435
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 20mEDI-ORD
8/10Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
7h 40mORD-EDI
$1,707

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Edinburgh - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Edinburgh

Cabin classes:

$6,016
$828