How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 04m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 £749, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £572. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £436.

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 (62%), United Airlines (62%) and Lufthansa (62%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Illinois?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and Icelandair are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Illinois.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 56 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Edinburgh to Illinois compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 56 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £458. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £839.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Illinois?

January can be a great time to fly to Illinois from Edinburgh with a flight ticket averaging about £600. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as £405. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.

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.

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.

£288+ Flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to Illinois flights typically cost between £505 and £639 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £474 on Multiple Airlines (6 Nov-9 Nov).

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

Round-trip from	£474
One-way from	£288
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£568
Good round-trip deal	£664 or less
Good one-way deal	£727 or less

Air France
6/11-9/11
2 total stops
42h 10m total
Edinburgh to Illinois

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8/10
2 total stops
30h 59m 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. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Thu 6/1113:30EDI - ORD

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1117:20ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£474

Mon 6/1009:10EDI - ORD

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1017:10ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£475

Wed 29/1005:45EDI - ORD

1 stop14h 35mDelta

Sat 8/1113:25ORD - EDI

2 stops15h 15mDelta

Deal found 11/9£476

Wed 29/1005:45EDI - ORD

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20ORD - EDI

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£478

Wed 22/1017:15EDI - ORD

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1018:54ORD - EDI

3 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9£478

Mon 6/1011:20EDI - ORD

2 stops16h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 20/1017:10ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£479

Mon 6/1006:00EDI - ORD

2 stops18h 14mDelta

Mon 20/1017:10ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/9£481

Thu 6/1109:20EDI - MDW

2 stops15h 05mDelta

Sun 9/1113:14MDW - EDI

2 stops14h 31mDelta

Deal found 10/9£482

Sat 4/1011:20EDI - ORD

2 stops16h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 6/1211:16ORD - EDI

2 stops16h 29mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/9£482

Mon 6/1010:00EDI - MDW

1 stop18h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 20/1009:35MDW - EDI

2 stops15h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£483

Wed 8/1011:20EDI - ORD

1 stop12h 50mKLM

Wed 15/1010:25ORD - EDI

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Deal found 10/9£483

Wed 8/1006:00EDI - MDW

2 stops18h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 15/1010:35MDW - EDI

2 stops14h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£484

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 12 September 2025.

Mon 6/1009:10EDI - ORD

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1017:10ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£475

Mon 6/1009:10EDI - ORD

1 stop11h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 20/1017:10ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£476

Wed 29/1005:45EDI - ORD

1 stop14h 35mDelta

Sat 8/1113:25ORD - EDI

2 stops15h 15mDelta

Deal found 11/9£476

Tue 21/1014:15EDI - ORD

1 stop10h 00mIcelandair

Mon 10/1118:30ORD - EDI

1 stop9h 50mIcelandair

Deal found 11/9£483

Wed 29/1020:35EDI - MDW

2 stops26h 50mKLM

Sat 8/1115:00MDW - EDI

2 stops15h 40mKLM

Deal found 11/9£506

Fri 30/109:25EDI - STL

1 stop20h 34mLufthansa

Mon 16/217:40STL - EDI

1 stop32h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/9£732

Fri 20/209:25EDI - STL

2 stops16h 56mUnited Airlines

Tue 24/208:25STL - EDI

2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£741

Fri 21/1105:45EDI - ORD

2 stops18h 28mDelta

Fri 28/1113:29ORD - EDI

2 stops15h 11mDelta

Deal found 11/9£478

Wed 29/1005:45EDI - ORD

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20ORD - EDI

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£478

Sat 4/1011:20EDI - ORD

2 stops16h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 6/1213:23ORD - EDI

1 stop14h 22mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/9£482

Thu 6/1105:45EDI - ORD

2 stops20h 38mDelta

Sun 9/1117:20ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 20mDelta

Deal found 10/9£478

Mon 6/1010:00EDI - MDW

1 stop18h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 20/1009:35MDW - EDI

2 stops15h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£483

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Illinois
Explore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Illinois based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 6/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mLufthansa

Mon 20/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9£625

Mon 6/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 20/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£626

Mon 6/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mLufthansa

Sun 12/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9£630

Wed 8/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£673

Tue 14/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£734

Fri 10/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mLufthansa

Fri 17/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9£752

Mon 13/1011:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mLufthansa

Sat 18/1018:25ORD - EDI

Nonstop8h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9£794

Tue 16/911:30EDI - ORD

Nonstop8h 25mLufthansa

Tue 23/918:35ORD - EDI

Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9£867

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Illinois
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/908:35EDI - ORD

1 stop11h 25mAer Lingus

Wed 31/1215:50ORD - EDI

1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus

Deal found 11/9£526

Thu 18/909:15EDI - ORD

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1218:30ORD - EDI

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£561

Mon 6/1010:00EDI - MDW

1 stop18h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 20/1009:35MDW - EDI

2 stops15h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£483

Mon 6/1009:00EDI - MDW

1 stop13h 09mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 12/1009:35MDW - EDI

2 stops25h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£490

Mon 6/1010:00EDI - MDW

1 stop18h 14mKLM

Sun 12/1006:00MDW - EDI

1 stop24h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/9£505

Mon 6/1006:00EDI - MDW

2 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1009:35MDW - EDI

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£520

Wed 8/1006:00EDI - MDW

2 stops18h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 15/1010:35MDW - EDI

2 stops14h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9£484

Tue 14/1006:00EDI - MDW

2 stops18h 25mDelta

Sun 19/1009:35MDW - EDI

2 stops16h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/9£539

Tue 14/1009:10EDI - MDW

2 stops15h 15mKLM

Sun 19/1006:00MDW - EDI

1 stop24h 05mKLM

Deal found 11/9£551

Wed 22/1009:00EDI - MDW

1 stop19h 14mDelta

Sun 26/1017:04MDW - EDI

2 stops18h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/9£577

Fri 24/1009:00EDI - MDW

1 stop13h 09mDelta

Fri 31/1016:23MDW - EDI

2 stops18h 42mDelta

Deal found 11/9£658

Wed 29/1020:35EDI - MDW

2 stops26h 50mKLM

Sat 8/1115:00MDW - EDI

2 stops15h 40mKLM

Deal found 11/9£506

One-way flights from Edinburgh to Illinois
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Wed 8/1007:15EDI - ORD

2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£288

Sat 25/1017:05EDI - ORD

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9£317

Sat 29/1119:35EDI - ORD

2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£342

Sat 29/1117:35EDI - MDW

3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£377

Mon 5/113:55EDI - ORD

3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£387

Sat 11/1023:35EDI - ORD

3 stops39h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£397

Mon 5/112:00EDI - ORD

1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus

Deal found 11/9£417

Sat 20/912:10EDI - ORD

1 stop26h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 10/9£448

Mon 5/107:55EDI - MDW

3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£458

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Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

09:10-14:40

1 stop11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

17:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

£475

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

09:10-14:40

1 stop11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

17:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

£476

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/10

05:45-15:20

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

13:25-10:40

2 stops15h 15m

£476

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/11

05:45-18:13

2 stops18h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

13:29-10:40

2 stops15h 11m

£478

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/10

05:45-15:20

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

17:20-21:35

1 stop22h 15m

£478

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

05:45-20:23

2 stops20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/11

17:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£478

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

06:00-18:14

2 stops18h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

17:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

£481

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

11:20-21:40

2 stops16h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

13:23-09:45

1 stop14h 22m

£482

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

09:20-18:25

2 stops15h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/11

13:14-09:45

2 stops14h 31m

£482

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

14:15-18:15

1 stop10h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

18:30-10:20

1 stop9h 50m

£483

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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 £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Illinois

The most flights from EDI to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,271 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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?
Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 04m. 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 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 (62%), United Airlines (62%) and Lufthansa (62%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £749, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £572. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £436.
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 £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£388	Average£502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£389	Average£537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
KLM	Cheapest£455	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£475	Average£650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£495	Average£617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£508	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£510	Average£630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

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