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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £262

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£262

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£557

Good round-trip deal

£607 or less

Good one-way deal

£765 or less
20/5-27/5
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 52m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 30 April 2025.

Tue 20/514:50EDI - ORD
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/514:00ORD - EDI
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£484
Mon 12/506:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 19/507:00ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£503
Tue 6/509:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/515:40ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£514
Tue 27/511:30EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 24mIcelandair
Tue 10/606:15ORD - EDI
1 stop21h 00mIcelandair
Deal found 29/4£521
Tue 6/505:50EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 13/516:44ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£524
Thu 7/811:30EDI - MDW
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/809:40MDW - EDI
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£526
Mon 2/612:10EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 26mJetBlue
Tue 10/615:38ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£545
Wed 22/1006:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Wed 12/1110:35ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Deal found 29/4£597
Thu 30/1011:15EDI - ORD
1 stop28h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1111:55ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£601
Thu 30/1005:45EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 49mKLM
Tue 4/1111:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 28/4£606
Tue 27/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Tue 10/612:05ORD - EDI
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£617
Tue 27/509:00EDI - MDW
1 stop12h 20mKLM
Tue 10/612:44MDW - EDI
1 stop13h 16mKLM
Deal found 29/4£623

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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

14:50-15:55

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/5

14:00-17:00

2 stops21h 00m

£484

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

07:00-06:45

2 stops17h 45m

£503

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

£514

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/5

13:07-08:05

1 stop12h 58m

£517

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

11:30-21:54

1 stop16h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

06:15-09:15

1 stop21h 00m

£521

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/8

11:30-08:45

1 stop27h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/8

09:40-09:05

1 stop17h 25m

£526

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/6

12:10-18:36

1 stop12h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

15:38-09:15

1 stop11h 37m

£545

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

19:45-16:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/10

19:15-18:55

2 stops17h 40m

£574

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

06:00-14:40

1 stop14h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

10:35-10:40

2 stops18h 05m

£597

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

09:10-14:10

1 stop11h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/5

16:20-08:25

1 stop10h 05m

£618

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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 30 April 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Edinburgh to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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?

    £430 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £491 and £586, 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 £821, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £470. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £454.

  • 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

Discover the top 8 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 30 April 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£392Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£439Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£459Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£480Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£500Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£515Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£516Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£524Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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