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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £289

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Mon 8/615:10
EDI
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ORD
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/622:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£511
Sun 7/607:55
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/621:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£545
Wed 9/911:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 52m
JetBlue
Wed 23/913:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/4£552
Tue 22/911:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 52m
JetBlue
Tue 29/914:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop13h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/4£559
Wed 20/507:20
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/621:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£560
Thu 21/507:45
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/621:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£562
Wed 10/621:00
EDI
-
ORD
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/620:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£580
Wed 20/511:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop15h 23m
JetBlue
Sat 30/515:11
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop12h 09m
JetBlue
Deal found 27/4£583
Tue 22/905:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 46m
Delta
Tue 29/909:30
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops17h 00m
Delta
Deal found 25/4£687
Tue 23/609:25
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/710:25
MDW
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£694
Mon 15/611:30
EDI
-
MDW
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/710:25
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£712
Tue 3/1111:25
EDI
-
STL
1 stop15h 30m
British Airways
Sat 14/1114:17
STL
-
EDI
2 stops13h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 27/4£713

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£289

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£610

Good round-trip deal

£746 or less

Good one-way deal

£548 or less
8/6-15/6
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 26m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/7

11:30-19:25

1 stop13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

10:56-10:00

1 stop17h 04m

£635

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

12:10-22:58

1 stop16h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

10:45-09:20

1 stop16h 35m

£648

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

05:45-14:15

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

13:30-10:40

2 stops15h 10m

£710
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/5

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

£735

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

12:10-21:29

1 stop15h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

09:39-09:20

1 stop17h 41m

£744

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/7

12:10-21:55

1 stop15h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

10:56-10:00

1 stop17h 04m

£755

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/9

05:45-15:57

2 stops16h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 26/9

10:45-07:05

2 stops14h 20m

£773

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

05:45-18:31

2 stops18h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 23/9

13:00-12:20

2 stops17h 20m

£777

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

11:25-19:26

1 stop14h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/6

15:17-07:40

1 stop10h 23m

£786

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

09:00-21:46

1 stop18h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

16:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

£806

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

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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 £284). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £504). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

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 28 April 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
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,535 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,956 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,928 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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?

    JetBlue, Delta, and KLM can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 13h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 51m. 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?

    £346 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 £415 and £420, 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 - Lambert-St Louis 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 £720, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £488. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £552.

  • 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 £284). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £504). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£284Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£358Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£423Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£476Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£510Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£532Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£561Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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