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Cheap flights from Scotland 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 Scotland to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland 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
  • Scotland to Illinois
20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 52m total
  • Scotland to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Scotland to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Scotland to Illinois.

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland 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
Tue 26/806:00GLA - ORD
1 stop14h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/917:20ORD - GLA
2 stops13h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£552
Tue 26/808:55GLA - ORD
2 stops17h 39mDelta
Tue 9/913:35ORD - GLA
2 stops20h 35mDelta
Deal found 29/4£562
Mon 12/506:25INV - ORD
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 25/516:20ORD - INV
1 stop23h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£576
Mon 12/513:25INV - ORD
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Sun 25/516:20ORD - INV
1 stop23h 55mKLM
Deal found 30/4£577
Wed 4/614:20GLA - ORD
1 stop9h 55mIcelandair
Mon 16/622:15ORD - GLA
1 stop9h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 29/4£585

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Illinois that are best for you.

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Scotland

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/8

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:20-13:00

2 stops13h 40m

£552

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/8

08:55-20:34

2 stops17h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

13:35-16:10

2 stops20h 35m

£562

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

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Illinois (average of £595). Flying from Scotland 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 SCT to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland 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 Scotland 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Scotland to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 Scotland to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Illinois (average of £595). Flying from Scotland 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 10 airlines flying from Scotland to Illinois

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British AirwaysCheapest£295Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£328Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£337Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IcelandairCheapest£422Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£439Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£459Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£499Average£576FlexibilityNo 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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