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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £252

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 23 March 2026.

Fri 9/1019:40
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops50h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/3£459
Thu 8/1019:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 15/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/3£519
Sun 19/409:45
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£528
Mon 4/505:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 51m
Delta
Mon 11/513:22
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 18m
Delta
Deal found 20/3£664
Mon 4/509:15
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops15h 21m
Delta
Mon 18/509:22
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops17h 58m
Delta
Deal found 20/3£667
Wed 6/505:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 13/512:53
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops14h 27m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/3£668
Sun 10/508:35
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/510:25
MDW
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£690
Thu 10/921:10
EDI
-
STL
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Mon 14/916:47
STL
-
EDI
2 stops19h 48m
British Airways
Deal found 18/3£692
Mon 20/411:25
EDI
-
STL
1 stop14h 04m
British Airways
Mon 27/413:29
STL
-
EDI
1 stop12h 01m
British Airways
Deal found 23/3£694
Thu 16/405:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 51m
Delta
Thu 23/413:24
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 16m
Delta
Deal found 19/3£694
Mon 11/509:00
EDI
-
MDW
1 stop13h 12m
Delta
Thu 28/512:53
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops14h 27m
Delta
Deal found 21/3£696
Mon 11/509:00
EDI
-
MDW
1 stop18h 09m
KLM
Tue 26/512:53
MDW
-
EDI
1 stop16h 57m
KLM
Deal found 21/3£697

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£528

One-way from

£252

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£527

Good round-trip deal

£692 or less

Good one-way deal

£453 or less
19/4-26/4
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 22m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£54 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 March 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 23 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

21:10-19:30

1 stop28h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 14/9

16:47-18:35

2 stops19h 48m

£692

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/4

10:15-16:10

2 stops35h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

19:15-08:35

2 stops31h 20m

£693

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

11:25-19:29

1 stop14h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 27/4

13:29-07:30

1 stop12h 01m

£694

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

05:45-18:33

2 stops18h 48m

Chicago Midway

Thu 14/5

10:59-09:20

2 stops16h 21m

£698

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

05:45-18:05

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

17:59-16:30

2 stops16h 31m

£698
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

£706

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

12:10-20:44

1 stop14h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/7

09:33-09:20

1 stop17h 47m

£709

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

22:02-10:35

1 stop30h 33m

£710

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

11:25-23:46

2 stops18h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 27/4

20:03-17:35

2 stops15h 32m

£719

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

13:10-23:58

2 stops16h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

14:00-11:50

2 stops15h 50m

£719

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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 £288). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £522). 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 23 March 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
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
9,465 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
7,863 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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
7,812 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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?

    British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 18h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 07m. 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?

    £351 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 £422 and £426, 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 £696, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £453. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £528.

  • 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 £288). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of £522). 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£288Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£364Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£429Average£506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£484Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£517Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£518Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£528Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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