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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £205

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£380

One-way from

£205

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£717
2/12-9/12
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Tue 2/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1208:40EDI - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£380
Tue 2/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:20EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£385
Sun 7/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1208:00EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£386
Wed 3/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1207:25EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£388
Thu 4/1218:30ORD - EDI
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1207:45EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£399
Wed 3/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop18h 10mAer Lingus
Wed 10/1209:35EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11£409
Mon 10/1119:40ORD - EDI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1107:25EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£415
Tue 2/1215:50ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Wed 10/1208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£442
Fri 5/1208:30STL - EDI
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1212:30EDI - STL
2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£551
Fri 5/1215:22STL - EDI
2 stops22h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 22/1213:10EDI - STL
2 stops16h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£560
Sat 15/1110:44STL - EDI
2 stops15h 06mAer Lingus
Tue 25/1108:20EDI - STL
2 stops21h 36mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£697
Fri 14/1109:33STL - EDI
2 stops17h 47mDelta
Wed 19/1111:45EDI - STL
2 stops15h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/11£722

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

19:40-18:25

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

08:40-17:55

1 stop15h 15m

£422

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

15:50-07:50

1 stop10h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/12

08:20-14:00

1 stop11h 40m

£443

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-14:45

1 stop11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

13:35-19:15

1 stop11h 40m

£469

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/1

13:35-13:45

2 stops18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/1

10:25-21:15

2 stops16h 50m

£474

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/1

15:50-16:55

1 stop19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

09:25-23:59

1 stop20h 34m

£479

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/1

15:50-12:20

1 stop14h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

09:25-23:59

1 stop20h 34m

£509

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

11:30-09:15

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

12:10-19:26

1 stop13h 16m

£541

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

11:30-09:15

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

12:10-19:26

1 stop13h 16m

£541

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

11:30-09:15

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

12:10-19:26

1 stop13h 16m

£541

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/12

08:30-10:30

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/12

12:30-12:27

2 stops29h 57m

£551

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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 £314). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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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 10h. Aer Lingus provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £443. 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, Lambert-St Louis - Edinburgh Turnhouse and Chicago Midway - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh consider choosing Air Canada (76%), United Airlines (76%) or Lufthansa (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 £314). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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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