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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £250

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

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Best flights from Edinburgh to Illinois
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Thu 29/108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 2/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/12£465
Thu 29/106:05EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/215:21ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12£467
Thu 5/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 9/209:33MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 07mDelta
Deal found 29/12£492
Wed 4/207:25EDI - STL
2 stops18h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/209:57STL - EDI
2 stops15h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12£545
Thu 29/108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 3/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/12£465
Thu 29/105:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 2/209:33MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 07mDelta
Deal found 29/12£492
Thu 12/213:30EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 19/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12£476
Fri 6/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 9/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 29/12£492
Thu 16/409:40EDI - STL
2 stops17h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/406:00STL - EDI
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/12£560
Wed 28/108:20EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 1/210:10ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12£477
Fri 6/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Tue 10/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 30/12£492
Fri 6/213:35EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 10/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£481
Thu 19/205:50EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 50mDelta
Wed 25/213:26MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Deal found 30/12£492
Fri 6/213:35EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 9/216:14ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£481
Thu 12/206:00EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 37mDelta
Thu 19/209:34MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Deal found 29/12£495
Thu 5/209:35EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 9/217:10ORD - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/12£482
Wed 4/207:25EDI - MLI
2 stops15h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/217:29MLI - EDI
2 stops32h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12£802
Sat 30/511:20EDI - MDW
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Wed 15/713:00MDW - EDI
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 29/12£649
Sun 31/511:20EDI - MDW
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Sun 19/706:00MDW - EDI
2 stops43h 05mDelta
Deal found 29/12£649
Thu 28/509:00EDI - MDW
1 stop13h 25mDelta
Sun 19/717:59MDW - EDI
2 stops31h 06mDelta
Deal found 29/12£649

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 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£405

One-way from

£250

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£715

Good round-trip deal

£718 or less
29/1-3/2
  • 29/1-3/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m 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 (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Illinois that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

08:20-19:15

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

17:10-10:10

1 stop11h 00m

£465

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

08:20-19:15

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

17:10-12:20

1 stop13h 10m

£465

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

06:05-15:25

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

15:21-12:20

2 stops14h 59m

£467

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/2

13:30-19:15

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

17:10-12:50

1 stop13h 40m

£476

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

08:20-20:04

2 stops17h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

10:10-13:15

2 stops21h 05m

£477

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

13:35-19:15

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/2

17:10-13:20

1 stop14h 10m

£481

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

13:35-19:15

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

16:14-13:15

2 stops15h 01m

£481

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

09:35-19:15

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

17:10-13:15

1 stop14h 05m

£482

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

05:50-17:55

2 stops18h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/2

09:33-10:40

2 stops19h 07m

£492

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

05:50-17:55

2 stops18h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

09:33-10:40

2 stops19h 07m

£492

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Deals found on 30/12

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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 £285). 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 31 December 2025.
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
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,124 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,416 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,668 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,626 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 10m. 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?

    £347 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 £417 and £487, 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 most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Illinois are Air Canada (70%), United Airlines (70%) and Lufthansa (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £955, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £581. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £407.

  • 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 £285). 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 31 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£285Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£360Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£390Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£457Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£506Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£510Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£516Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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