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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £242

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£242

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£551

Good round-trip deal

£726 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,095 or less
2/5-11/5
  • 2/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 27m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 26 March 2025.

Fri 2/523:50EDI - ORD
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/515:45ORD - EDI
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£457
Mon 31/320:30EDI - ORD
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 7/422:20ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3£475
Mon 5/509:00EDI - MDW
1 stop19h 22mKLM
Mon 12/513:08MDW - EDI
2 stops13h 17mKLM
Deal found 25/3£492
Tue 22/406:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Tue 29/413:25ORD - EDI
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Deal found 26/3£506
Mon 5/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Mon 12/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3£507
Fri 2/506:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/508:40ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3£509
Thu 1/506:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 8/509:20MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£510
Fri 2/506:00EDI - MDW
2 stops17h 19mDelta
Sun 11/518:25MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Deal found 24/3£511
Fri 2/511:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/508:50ORD - EDI
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£519
Thu 25/912:10EDI - ORD
1 stop25h 44mIcelandair
Thu 9/1008:40ORD - EDI
1 stop19h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 25/3£556
Wed 21/511:30EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 24mJetBlue
Thu 5/616:03ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3£570
Mon 13/1019:45EDI - ORD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 23/1019:15ORD - EDI
2 stops42h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/3£587

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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

23:50-14:00

1 stop20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

15:45-17:05

1 stop19h 20m

£457

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

09:25-15:55

1 stop12h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

20:30-14:40

1 stop12h 10m

£479

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

09:00-22:22

1 stop19h 22m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/5

13:08-08:25

2 stops13h 17m

£492

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

06:00-14:40

1 stop14h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

13:25-08:25

2 stops13h 00m

£506

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

£507

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

08:40-06:45

2 stops16h 05m

£509

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

06:00-18:20

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/5

09:20-06:45

2 stops15h 25m

£510

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

06:00-17:19

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/5

18:25-16:25

2 stops16h 00m

£511

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

12:30-22:16

2 stops15h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

08:50-10:35

1 stop19h 45m

£523

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

11:30-21:54

1 stop16h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

16:03-09:15

1 stop11h 12m

£570

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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 26 March 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 26 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Finnair 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
7,891 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,319 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,423 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,891 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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?

    £360 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberia and Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting from £436 and £460, 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 £968, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £575. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £401.

  • 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 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£407Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£476Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£494Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£495Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£518Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£538Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest£543Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£557Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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