Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £272

EDI — ORD
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

Thu 24/1215:05 -
2 stops32h 15m
Thu 31/1218:30 -
2 stops23h 29m
Deal found 9/11£414
Thu 10/1206:20 -
2 stops17h 00m
Thu 24/1218:30 -
3 stops22h 35m
Deal found 12/11£473
Thu 3/1207:30 -
2 stops15h 50m
Tue 8/1218:30 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 13/11£516
Fri 4/1219:45 -
2 stops27h 35m
Wed 9/1218:30 -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 9/11£550
Thu 19/1115:35 -
2 stops29h 55m
Thu 26/1118:30 -
2 stops23h 29m
Deal found 12/11£583
Thu 10/1206:30 -
2 stops16h 50m
Sun 13/1218:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 11/11£589
Fri 25/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Fri 1/119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 10/11£592
Fri 25/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 10/119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 10/11£596
Sun 13/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 29/1219:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11£597
Sat 5/1211:10 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 7/1215:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 12/11£600
Thu 10/1205:40 -
2 stops18h 21m
Thu 24/1209:29 -
2 stops17h 11m
Deal found 12/11£699
Sun 13/1205:40 -
2 stops18h 21m
Tue 29/1209:29 -
2 stops17h 11m
Deal found 9/11£700

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

Round-trip from

£414

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£702

Good round-trip deal

£927 or less
24/12-31/12
  • 24/12-31/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 44m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
5/4-31/12
  • 5/4-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois.

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EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/12

07:10-15:30

3 stops38h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£355

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

15:20-17:20

3 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/4

15:45-14:00

3 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£383

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/1

06:05-19:15

1 stop19h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£393

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

19:45-16:18

3 stops26h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£408

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/1

06:25-23:46

3 stops47h 21m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£422
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£423

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/5

13:25-19:15

1 stop11h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£434

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

18:25-16:06

3 stops51h 41m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£435

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/5

19:35-16:00

1 stop26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£443

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois (average of £544). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of £950). 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Edinburgh to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Edinburgh.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, and KLM can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 12h. Your travel time can differ by up to 32h 23m. Edinburgh and Illinois are separated by a distance of 3699 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Illinois are Air Canada (60%), United Airlines (60%) and Lufthansa (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £1,019, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £785. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £473.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois 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 Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois (average of £544). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of £950). 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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IcelandairCheapest£206Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£519Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Aer LingusCheapest£529Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£621Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£647Average£865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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