Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago? 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 Edinburgh to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–34,700 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 Edinburgh to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-25
EDI - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $395.5
2026-11-25
EDI - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $226.1
2026-11-26
EDI - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $605.3
2026-11-25
EDI - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 27,500 Pts + $505.6
2026-11-26
EDI - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 27,500 Pts + $505.6
2026-11-25
EDI - ORD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 34,700 Pts + $488.6
Edinburgh to Chicago 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
Chicago is 6 hours behind Edinburgh.
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Glasgow - Chicago · Glasgow is 41 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Edinburgh - Bloomington · Bloomington is 109 mi from Chicago
Flights Manchester - Chicago · Manchester is 185 mi from Edinburgh
Premium cabin flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
EDI - ORD
Business | 1 Stop
From 57,500 Pts + $897
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
EDI - ORD
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 75,000 Pts + $491.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
EDI - ORD
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 75,000 Pts + $491.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
EDI - ORD
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $421
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
EDI - ORD
Business | 1 Stop
From 90,000 Pts + $868
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
EDI - ORD
Business | 1 Stop
From 90,000 Pts + $902.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Chicago 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 Edinburgh to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.
Edinburgh and Chicago 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.
Chicago is 6 hours behind Edinburgh.
Departures from Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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