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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £249

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£464

One-way from

£249

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£666

Good round-trip deal

£661 or less

Good one-way deal

£722 or less
27/8-31/8
  • 27/8-31/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
11/9
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse 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 July 2025.

Wed 27/806:55EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/819:25ORD - EDI
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£464
Fri 3/1008:35EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 11/1019:10ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7£471
Tue 21/1014:15EDI - ORD
1 stop10h 00mIcelandair
Mon 10/1118:30ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 1/7£496
Wed 17/913:20EDI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/1019:15ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£500
Mon 25/809:10EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/917:10ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/7£503
Mon 25/806:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Tue 9/917:10ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/7£507
Mon 25/809:00EDI - MDW
1 stop18h 44mDelta
Tue 9/916:25MDW - EDI
1 stop13h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/7£514
Mon 29/909:00EDI - MDW
1 stop14h 35mKLM
Sat 4/1016:25MDW - EDI
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Deal found 30/6£544
Mon 29/906:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 4/1006:00MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/6£552
Mon 6/1010:40EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/1013:43ORD - EDI
2 stops15h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7£565
Wed 17/911:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 25mLufthansa
Sun 5/1019:35ORD - EDI
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 30/6£579
Mon 25/811:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/915:45ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7£590

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

06:55-18:15

2 stops17h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/8

19:25-08:25

3 stops31h 00m

£464

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

08:35-14:50

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

19:10-12:05

1 stop10h 55m

£471

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

£496

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

13:20-16:10

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

19:15-18:55

2 stops17h 40m

£500

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

09:10-14:10

1 stop11h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

£503

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

£507

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

09:00-21:44

1 stop18h 44m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/9

16:25-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£514

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/11

05:45-18:36

2 stops18h 51m

Chicago Midway

Sat 15/11

13:00-09:45

2 stops14h 45m

£540

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

09:00-17:35

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/10

16:25-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£544

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

10:40-17:00

1 stop12h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/10

13:43-09:50

2 stops15h 07m

£565

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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?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

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).

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, andUnited Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Illinois one-way?

    £459 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Icelandair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and Aer Lingus, with prices starting from £487 and £495, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to Illinois?

  • 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 (82%), United Airlines (82%) and Lufthansa (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £758, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £553. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £381.

  • 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 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£383Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IcelandairCheapest£383Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£429Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£448Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£468Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£482Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£501Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£503Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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