How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 13h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 30m. 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.

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 £1,391, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £377. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £483.

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Illinois?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Illinois are United Airlines (66%), Lufthansa (66%) and Air Canada (59%).

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

Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Illinois.

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.

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:15-10:40

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

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Fri 23/10

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois (average of £529). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Illinois flights typically cost between £761 and £1,121 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £432 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct–7 Oct).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

United Airlines

7.4

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10,104 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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10,104 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,708 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,036 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,199 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,181 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

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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?
Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France can get you from Edinburgh to Illinois in just under 13h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 30m. 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 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 United Airlines (66%), Lufthansa (66%) and Air Canada (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £1,391, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £377. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £483.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois (average of £529). Flying from Edinburgh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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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Icelandair	Cheapest£201	Average£589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
British Airways	Cheapest£454	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£506	Average£607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£510	Average£600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£605	Average£920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£606	Average£796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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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.

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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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Illinois flights typically cost between £761 and £1,121 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £432 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct–7 Oct).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing 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 18 August 2026.

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 18 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Illinois
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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 18 August 2026.

Edinburgh to Illinois flights typically cost between £761 and £1,121 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £432 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct–7 Oct).