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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £260

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Fri 30/112:20
EDI
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ORD
1 stop11h 00m
Icelandair
Sat 14/218:30
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop9h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 19/1£414
Fri 17/414:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 00m
Icelandair
Mon 27/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 20/1£422
Fri 6/212:20
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 00m
Icelandair
Mon 9/218:30
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop9h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 19/1£438
Fri 15/514:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 00m
Icelandair
Mon 18/519:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 19/1£439
Fri 25/914:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 00m
Icelandair
Sat 10/1019:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 19/1£445
Wed 18/206:15
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/321:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£449
Fri 17/408:35
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 25m
British Airways
Sun 26/417:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£477
Sat 18/408:35
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 25m
British Airways
Mon 27/417:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop12h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£479
Tue 17/213:35
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 40m
British Airways
Tue 3/321:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop13h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£480
Wed 25/212:00
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 15m
British Airways
Tue 10/322:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop13h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£481
Sat 18/422:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/421:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£482
Wed 11/308:20
EDI
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ORD
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Mon 23/318:10
ORD
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EDI
1 stop11h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£483

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£260

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£525

Good round-trip deal

£605 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois.
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Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/2

06:15-09:39

2 stops33h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

21:00-18:25

1 stop15h 25m

£449

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

08:35-14:00

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

19:05-12:30

1 stop11h 25m

£479

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

05:50-21:05

2 stops20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

22:50-21:30

2 stops17h 40m

£479

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

08:35-14:00

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

17:00-10:20

1 stop11h 20m

£479

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

06:05-16:25

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

22:45-17:00

1 stop13h 15m

£486

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/2

17:00-14:20

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

17:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£486

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

11:00-14:20

1 stop33h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/2

17:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£486

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

17:00-14:20

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

17:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£486

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

05:50-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

10:40-10:40

2 stops19h 00m

£487

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:30-15:20

1 stop23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

13:57-10:40

2 stops14h 43m

£488

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois (average of £286). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £515). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 21 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andAer Lingus 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,189 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,736 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Illinois. 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 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?

    British Airways, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 11h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Illinois one-way?

    £348 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £418 and £488, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to Illinois consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago Midway or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Moline Quad-City as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £796, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £506. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £366.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois (average of £286). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £515). 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£286Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£361Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£408Average£494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£465Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£512Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£517Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£520Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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