Cheap Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Edinburgh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Edinburgh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Edinburgh for specific travel dates.
2026-11-16
ORD - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-11-16
ORD - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-11-14
ORD - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $191.5
2026-11-14
ORD - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $191.5
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $191.5
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $191.5
Chicago to Edinburgh flight facts
Distance
3,708 mi
5,967 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 8h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+6h
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Glasgow · Glasgow is 41 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Milwaukee - Edinburgh · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Peoria - Edinburgh · Peoria is 123 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 55,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 55,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Business | 1 Stop
From 84,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Business | 1 Stop
From 84,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - EDI
Business | 2 Stops
From 84,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - EDI
Business | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 93,000 Pts + $9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
The Roseate Edinburgh(SLH)
From 57,000 Pts or $190
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
Nira Caledonia(SLH)
From 64,000 Pts or $188
St Andrews (United Kingdom)
Seaton House, an SLH Hotel
From 102,000 Pts or $342
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Edinburgh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh.
Chicago and Edinburgh are about 3,708 miles (5,967 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,708-mile straight-line distance takes about 8h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Edinburgh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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