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How to get from Edinburgh to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Reykjavik: about 12h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Toronto, Dublin, Amsterdam and New York. Two tickets from $539.

Flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

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Best fares from Edinburgh to Chicago

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $567 21 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $567

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Reykjavik
12h 20m
two tickets, via Toronto
$539
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,703 mi (5,960 km)
fastest
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
12h 20m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Reykjavik flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Chicago flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $553
Via Toronto
Canada
12h 29m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Toronto flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Chicago: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Chicago flight 2h 9m
two ticketsfrom $539
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 38m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Dublin flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Chicago flight 8h 33m
two ticketsfrom $577
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
13h 25m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Amsterdam flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $796
Via New York
United States
13h 34m
with the connection
Edinburgh to New York flight 7h 44m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Chicago: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Chicago flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,143

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Reykjavik.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Via Reykjavik: 2h 30m to the connection, 6h 50m after it, about 12h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $539. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Edinburgh and Chicago?
Reykjavik (12h 20m total), Toronto (12h 29m total), Dublin (12h 38m total), Amsterdam (13h 25m total) and New York (13h 34m total).
How far is Chicago from Edinburgh?
3,703 mi (5,960 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.