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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £220

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Mon 20/411:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:45
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£422
Tue 13/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 20/1019:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£442
Thu 23/411:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/407:50
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£469
Thu 16/411:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/407:55
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£475
Sat 2/519:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 20/509:20
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops36h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/3£484
Wed 28/1020:20
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/1119:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/3£487
Wed 14/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 19/1017:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops29h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£503
Mon 20/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/405:40
EDI
-
ORD
3 stops34h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£504
Wed 22/411:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/510:40
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3£504
Mon 20/411:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/410:40
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3£507
Thu 1/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 6/1019:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/3£508
Tue 6/1018:49
STL
-
EDI
2 stops39h 36m
Lufthansa
Fri 9/1006:10
EDI
-
STL
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/3£576

Find flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£422

One-way from

£220

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£615
20/4-30/4
  • 20/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

18:40-08:25

Nonstop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£776

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

18:40-08:25

Nonstop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£777

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

08:45-07:40

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£779

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

18:40-08:25

Nonstop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£795

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

11:25-09:40

1 stop16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

10:40-18:15

1 stop37h 35m

£804

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/7

13:13-08:25

1 stop13h 12m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/7

09:00-14:02

1 stop11h 02m

£809

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/7

08:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/7

09:15-18:42

1 stop15h 27m

£843

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/9

18:30-08:25

Nonstop7h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£852

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 20/5

09:21-10:35

2 stops19h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

09:00-21:16

2 stops18h 16m

£886

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Thu 17/9

10:35-09:20

2 stops16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

05:45-18:31

2 stops18h 46m

£888

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £76). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Illinois?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Edinburgh can take about 7h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £776. Illinois and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3699 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Edinburgh are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Chicago Midway - Edinburgh Turnhouse and Lambert-St Louis - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £76). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Illinois to Edinburgh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest£344Average£344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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