Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $190.26. One airline flies nonstop from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 3,702 miles (5,957 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Montreal and Reykjavik and more.
How many miles EDI to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 26,000 | $190.26–791.12 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $190.26–441.12 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $215.26–466.12 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $241.66–492.52 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $190.26–441.12 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $190.26–441.12 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $235.06–485.92 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $190.26–441.12 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $190.26–441.12 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EDI to ORD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book EDI to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
EDI to ORD with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Shannon (SNN)Ryanair and Ryanair UK, then United Airlines
- Via Halifax (YHZ)WestJet, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way
+1 - Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines, then United Airlines
EDI to ORD: common questions
How many miles does EDI to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $190.26. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (27,500), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EDI to ORD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Edinburgh from Chicago by plane?
Edinburgh (EDI) and Chicago (ORD) are 3,702 miles (5,957 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EDI to ORD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Edinburgh and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Reykjavik (KEF), Dublin (DUB) and Shannon (SNN). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.