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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £176

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Thu 27/819:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/920:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£592
Mon 17/822:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/817:50
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£593
Sat 12/921:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/908:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£596
Wed 26/819:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/809:25
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops33h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£597
Tue 8/915:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1205:50
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£599
Tue 28/715:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/807:55
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£600
Tue 8/915:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/905:45
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£601
Tue 8/915:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/1213:20
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£602
Sun 6/919:25
ORD
-
EDI
3 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:55
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£603
Tue 1/919:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 55m
Icelandair
Fri 11/914:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 00m
Icelandair
Deal found 14/7£604
Mon 2/1115:55
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1106:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£605
Sun 16/817:10
MDW
-
EDI
1 stop12h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 25/809:00
EDI
-
MDW
1 stop19h 36m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/7£630

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£593

One-way from

£176

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£989
9/10-19/10
  • 9/10-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 30m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

11:25-09:40

1 stop16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

16:55-09:40

1 stop22h 45m

£637

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Wed 21/10

10:58-11:50

1 stop18h 52m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

11:15-22:25

2 stops16h 10m

£650

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Wed 30/9

13:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

05:45-16:39

2 stops16h 54m

£652

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

19:15-18:25

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

£671

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

11:25-09:40

1 stop16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

16:55-09:40

1 stop22h 45m

£682

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 23/9

08:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

09:00-12:15

2 stops33h 15m

£702

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 16/9

21:35-17:10

1 stop13h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

11:25-21:44

1 stop16h 19m

£703

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 16/8

21:40-18:00

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

05:55-19:30

1 stop19h 35m

£706

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 23/8

12:52-09:20

2 stops14h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

11:20-23:42

2 stops18h 22m

£706

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 16/9

07:00-08:05

1 stop19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:40-11:57

2 stops32h 17m

£716

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £516). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,183). 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 18 July 2026.

When flying from Illinois to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 July 2026.

The most flights from USIL to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

The price you pay for your flight from Illinois to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 14 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 16h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £637. 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.

  • 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 (60%), United Airlines (60%) or Lufthansa (60%) 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £516). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,183). 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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Aer LingusCheapest£341Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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