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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £233

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£233

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£657
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 13/9-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 109h 30m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
9/9
  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 38m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£177 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2025.

Sat 13/919:15ORD - EDI
2 stops59h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 20/919:55EDI - ORD
2 stops50h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/3£500
Tue 23/913:35ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 40mJetBlue
Thu 2/1011:30EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 29/3£518
Thu 1/519:15ORD - EDI
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/511:40EDI - ORD
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£525
Wed 1/1023:45ORD - EDI
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1010:35EDI - ORD
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3£534
Sun 21/917:21STL - EDI
1 stop12h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/909:00EDI - STL
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3£567
Sun 21/913:30STL - EDI
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Tue 30/909:00EDI - STL
2 stops40h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3£578
Sat 15/1117:57STL - EDI
2 stops34h 08mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1113:05EDI - STL
2 stops14h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/3£615
Tue 23/918:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/1011:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3£634
Wed 1/1010:55ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 25mAir Canada
Tue 14/1009:00EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3£644
Sun 21/918:50MDW - EDI
1 stop11h 15mDelta
Wed 1/1010:00EDI - MDW
1 stop13h 58mDelta
Deal found 29/3£646
Wed 22/1015:30STL - EDI
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Sat 1/1117:50EDI - STL
1 stop26h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3£651
Tue 23/920:38ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 37mBritish Airways
Thu 2/1009:25EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/3£656

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

19:15-12:30

2 stops59h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

19:55-16:10

2 stops50h 15m

£500

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

13:35-09:15

1 stop13h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

11:30-20:54

1 stop15h 24m

£518

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

19:15-23:20

2 stops22h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

11:40-16:10

2 stops34h 30m

£525

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

23:45-09:35

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

10:35-22:00

1 stop17h 25m

£541

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 21/9

17:21-11:40

1 stop12h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:00-12:20

2 stops33h 20m

£567

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 21/9

13:30-07:20

2 stops35h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:00-19:57

2 stops40h 57m

£578

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

11:30-13:55

Nonstop8h 25m

£634

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

10:40-07:20

2 stops14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

09:00-14:54

1 stop11h 54m

£644

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Sun 21/9

18:50-12:05

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

10:00-17:58

1 stop13h 58m

£646

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 26/9

18:24-15:25

2 stops15h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

11:35-20:21

1 stop14h 46m

£650

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 IL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 March 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 30 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Illinois to Edinburgh have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Illinois?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Edinburgh are JetBlue (£293), Scandinavian Airlines (£358), and British Airways (£371).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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