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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £231

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£537

One-way from

£231

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£522
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£214 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sun 12/1019:50ORD - EDI
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/1010:35EDI - ORD
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£530
Fri 11/415:45ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 45mAer Lingus
Mon 14/408:35EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/2£541
Tue 1/406:45ORD - EDI
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/406:00EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£543
Sun 21/909:50ORD - EDI
1 stop17h 25mJetBlue
Thu 2/1011:30EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£544
Fri 18/417:10ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 27/407:30EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2£545
Sat 5/420:05ORD - EDI
2 stops40h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/419:55EDI - ORD
2 stops50h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£554
Sun 21/914:50STL - EDI
2 stops13h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 30/911:35EDI - STL
1 stop14h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£588
Wed 19/314:21STL - EDI
2 stops15h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/306:25EDI - STL
2 stops17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£597
Tue 30/918:25ORD - EDI
Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/1011:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2£647
Sat 5/408:25STL - EDI
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/409:00EDI - STL
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£654
Tue 23/910:40ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 40mAir Canada
Thu 2/1009:00EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£658
Sun 21/913:05MDW - EDI
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Fri 3/1010:00EDI - MDW
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 20/2£659

Find flights from Illinois to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Edinburgh 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 21 February 2025.

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Price

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

11:55-10:15

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

16:30-11:10

1 stop23h 40m

£537

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/4

15:45-08:30

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/4

08:35-14:00

1 stop11h 25m

£541

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/4

16:55-13:15

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

08:35-17:39

2 stops15h 04m

£542

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/4

06:45-15:05

2 stops26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

06:00-00:31

2 stops24h 31m

£543

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/4

20:05-18:55

2 stops40h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/4

19:55-16:10

2 stops50h 15m

£554

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

13:12-09:15

1 stop14h 03m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

11:30-22:20

1 stop16h 50m

£589

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 18/3

18:29-15:15

2 stops15h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/3

10:05-22:18

2 stops17h 13m

£593

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 19/3

14:21-10:50

2 stops15h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/3

06:25-19:12

2 stops17h 47m

£597

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/4

08:25-10:35

1 stop20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/4

09:00-14:45

2 stops35h 45m

£654

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/4

07:20-06:45

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

09:00-18:10

2 stops15h 10m

£663

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic 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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 British Airways (£335), JetBlue (£338), and WestJet (£340).

  • 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?

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  • 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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