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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £263

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Illinois

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Illinois (USIL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£263
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
4/5
  • 4/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 13m total
  • Edinburgh 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 7 January 2025.

Tue 14/110:05EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 55mFinnair
Mon 20/117:20ORD - EDI
2 stops13h 55mFinnair
Deal found 6/1£495
Sat 1/208:20EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus
Sat 8/221:00ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/1£496
Mon 27/105:45EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/217:20ORD - EDI
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£497
Tue 14/105:45EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 28mKLM
Mon 20/114:03ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 07mKLM
Deal found 6/1£498
Tue 14/105:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 29mDelta
Mon 20/109:34MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/1£501
Wed 30/406:00EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Wed 7/517:15ORD - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Deal found 6/1£503
Mon 20/105:45EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Mon 27/110:40ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/1£512
Wed 29/106:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 14mAir France
Sun 9/209:33MDW - EDI
2 stops19h 07mAir France
Deal found 6/1£519
Mon 13/116:10EDI - ORD
2 stops24h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 20/122:00ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1£525
Sat 15/205:45EDI - MDW
2 stops16h 24mKLM
Tue 25/210:57MDW - EDI
2 stops15h 43mKLM
Deal found 7/1£527
Wed 30/405:55EDI - ORD
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Wed 7/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1£529
Thu 20/209:25EDI - ORD
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/212:55ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1£549

Find flights from Edinburgh to Illinois within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 7 January 2025.

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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/2

08:20-19:15

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

21:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

£496

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

05:45-14:30

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

17:20-20:50

1 stop21h 30m

£497

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

06:00-15:00

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

17:15-16:35

1 stop17h 20m

£503

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/1

05:45-14:30

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/2

16:25-10:10

1 stop11h 45m

£509

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/1

05:45-14:30

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/1

10:40-10:40

2 stops18h 00m

£512

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/1

06:00-18:14

2 stops18h 14m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/2

09:33-10:40

2 stops19h 07m

£519

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/2

05:45-16:09

2 stops16h 24m

Chicago Midway

Tue 25/2

10:57-08:40

2 stops15h 43m

£527

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

05:55-19:55

1 stop20h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

£529

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/2

09:50-17:00

1 stop13h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/2

18:45-09:10

2 stops32h 25m

£539

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/2

09:25-00:15

2 stops20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/2

12:55-07:55

1 stop13h 00m

£549

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

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

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 7 January 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 7 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, KLM and Delta from Edinburgh to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,281 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
663 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,503 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    £441 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 £466 and £635, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois? While on average our users pay £769, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £569. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £408.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

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Aer LingusCheapest£463Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£470Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£477Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£546Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£588Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£598Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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