Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £168

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 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£498

One-way from

£168

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£694
9/10-13/10
  • 9/10-13/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
27/9
  • 27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 25m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£118 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 12 September 2025.

Thu 9/1021:40ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1023:35EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£498
Mon 22/913:53STL - EDI
2 stops14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/1011:35EDI - STL
1 stop15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9£501
Sun 16/1111:50ORD - EDI
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/1216:20EDI - ORD
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9£501
Thu 27/1110:00ORD - EDI
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1220:20EDI - ORD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£501
Fri 3/1015:50ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1023:35EDI - ORD
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£506
Tue 7/1010:45STL - EDI
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Wed 15/1009:00EDI - STL
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/9£507
Sat 1/1106:00ORD - EDI
3 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1116:25EDI - ORD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£507
Sat 15/1115:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1111:45EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£508
Sat 8/1115:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1108:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£509
Mon 22/915:45ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 15mAer Lingus
Wed 22/1008:35EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/9£510
Tue 23/912:35STL - EDI
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/912:30EDI - STL
2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9£511
Fri 24/1019:25ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1108:15EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£512

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Depart

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Price

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/10

10:45-09:20

2 stops16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

09:00-15:55

1 stop12h 55m

£507

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 23/9

12:35-08:25

1 stop13h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

12:30-22:35

2 stops16h 05m

£511

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 15/11

19:58-10:05

2 stops32h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/11

10:55-23:56

2 stops19h 01m

£525

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Thu 25/9

09:35-10:05

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/10

07:30-21:00

2 stops19h 30m

£532

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 26/9

11:10-08:25

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:00-18:57

2 stops39h 57m

£532

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/10

12:25-17:15

2 stops22h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

06:15-15:44

2 stops15h 29m

£533

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 19/10

05:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/11

09:25-16:35

1 stop13h 10m

£539

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 14/11

08:25-10:30

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

09:25-16:35

1 stop13h 10m

£539

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

16:03-15:20

2 stops17h 17m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/12

19:15-17:56

2 stops28h 41m

£615

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

16:20-23:25

2 stops25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/10

10:45-13:20

2 stops32h 35m

£616

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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 £78). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 12 September 2025.

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

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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).

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  • 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 13h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £511. Illinois and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3950 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?

  • 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 (41%), United Airlines (41%) or Lufthansa (41%) 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 £78). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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