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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £296

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
4 mai — 11 mai1
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 4 abril 2026.

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Icelandair
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Delta
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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 4 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

£477

One-way from

£296

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£625

Good round-trip deal

£754 or less

Good one-way deal

£457 or less
29/4-6/5
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£55 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 4 abril 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

seg 27/4

09:00-16:26

1 stop13h 26m

Chicago Midway

seg 4/5

13:24-10:40

2 stops15h 16m

£686

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

qua 29/4

09:15-18:13

2 stops14h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 6/5

08:52-08:30

2 stops17h 38m

£689

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ter 22/9

11:25-23:38

1 stop18h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

seg 28/9

19:05-11:50

1 stop10h 45m

£700

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ter 28/4

07:00-19:20

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 4/5

15:31-07:30

1 stop9h 59m

£709
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

qua 29/4

11:25-17:29

1 stop12h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 3/5

15:31-07:30

1 stop9h 59m

£718

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sáb 5/9

05:45-18:05

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

qua 9/9

17:59-16:30

2 stops16h 31m

£720

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

seg 4/5

10:30-19:59

1 stop15h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

seg 11/5

06:35-08:30

1 stop19h 55m

£722

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sáb 5/9

05:45-14:58

2 stops15h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 9/9

16:50-16:10

1 stop17h 20m

£722

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

qui 1/10

11:25-23:38

1 stop18h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

seg 5/10

16:51-16:35

2 stops17h 44m

£732

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ter 9/6

05:45-14:15

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 29/6

10:29-07:05

1 stop14h 36m

£744

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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 £290). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £527). 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 4 abril 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
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,542 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,499 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,890 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,848 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 American Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 13h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 43m. Edinburgh and Illinois are separated by a distance of 3703 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?

    £354 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 £426 and £430, 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 £729, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £457. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £551.

  • 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 £290). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £527). 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 4 abril 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£291Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£367Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£433Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£488Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£521Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£523Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£533Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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