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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £257

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
2 Mai — 9 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 2 April 2026.

Mi 29/415:10
EDI
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ORD
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 6/519:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£474
Di 19/513:05
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Di 26/519:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£500
Mi 15/406:00
EDI
-
ORD
3 stops34h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 27/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£521
Di 28/411:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop16h 09m
JetBlue
Di 5/507:21
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop20h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 31/3£524
Mi 15/413:00
EDI
-
ORD
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 29/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£533
Mo 27/411:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop16h 09m
JetBlue
Mo 4/509:49
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop18h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 30/3£535
Di 14/414:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop10h 00m
Icelandair
Mo 27/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/4£537
Di 19/511:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop15h 23m
JetBlue
Di 26/520:30
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop31h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/4£539
Mi 29/411:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop16h 06m
JetBlue
Mi 6/508:34
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop18h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 30/3£545
Mi 29/409:00
EDI
-
MDW
1 stop13h 26m
Air France
Mi 6/517:21
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops31h 44m
Air France
Deal found 30/3£665
Di 28/405:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 51m
Delta
Di 5/513:24
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 16m
Delta
Deal found 31/3£682
Mo 27/409:00
EDI
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MDW
1 stop13h 26m
Delta
Mo 4/513:24
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 16m
Delta
Deal found 30/3£682

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£257

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£622

Good round-trip deal

£750 or less

Good one-way deal

£455 or less
29/4-6/5
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 03m 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 2 April 2026.
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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 28/4

14:15-18:15

1 stop10h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 4/5

19:25-13:20

1 stop11h 55m

£608

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 22/9

11:25-23:38

1 stop18h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Mo 28/9

19:05-11:50

1 stop10h 45m

£696

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sa 2/5

10:30-17:04

1 stop12h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Di 5/5

15:31-07:30

1 stop9h 59m

£714

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sa 5/9

05:45-18:05

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mi 9/9

17:59-16:30

2 stops16h 31m

£715

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 9/6

05:45-14:15

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 29/6

13:35-10:40

2 stops15h 05m

£736

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 8/7

05:45-18:25

2 stops18h 40m

Chicago Midway

Di 14/7

13:16-10:40

2 stops15h 24m

£741

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 9/6

05:45-18:18

2 stops18h 33m

Chicago Midway

Mo 29/6

13:16-10:40

2 stops15h 24m

£741

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 1/7

11:20-22:42

1 stop17h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 9/7

11:30-10:40

2 stops17h 10m

£743

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Do 30/4

09:15-18:13

2 stops14h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 7/5

19:00-16:10

2 stops15h 10m

£753

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 15/4

05:45-17:58

2 stops18h 13m

Chicago Midway

Mi 29/4

13:24-10:40

2 stops15h 16m

£760

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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 £289). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £524). 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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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 2 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
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
1,485 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
9,538 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
1,496 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
7,885 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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
7,841 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

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?

    Icelandair, British Airways, and Delta can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 10h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 11m. 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?

    £352 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 £423 and £428, 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 £725, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £455. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £500.

  • 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 £289). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £524). 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£289Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£365Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£431Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£485Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£518Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£520Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£530Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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