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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £287

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£287

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£567

Good round-trip deal

£644 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 32m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Sun 20/407:50EDI - ORD
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/421:15ORD - EDI
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£473
Mon 5/508:55EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 12/516:55ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4£483
Sun 21/911:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1106:00ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4£485
Mon 21/409:00EDI - MDW
1 stop14h 59mDelta
Tue 29/417:59MDW - EDI
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Deal found 14/4£505
Mon 21/406:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Mon 28/413:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/4£505
Mon 21/406:00EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Mon 28/413:25ORD - EDI
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Deal found 14/4£505
Sat 26/414:05EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/513:50ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4£507
Sat 6/909:00EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 11mAir Canada
Sat 20/910:40ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4£530
Tue 27/511:30EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 24mJetBlue
Tue 10/616:03ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£545
Wed 10/909:00EDI - MDW
1 stop14h 58mKLM
Sun 14/913:05MDW - EDI
1 stop12h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/4£551
Sun 21/907:30EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 20mIberia
Wed 5/1114:55ORD - EDI
2 stops13h 55mIberia
Deal found 14/4£552
Fri 16/506:00EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Tue 1/717:10ORD - EDI
1 stop11h 35mAir France
Deal found 13/4£555

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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/9

07:30-13:50

1 stop12h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

21:15-14:40

1 stop11h 25m

£473

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/4

07:50-18:15

2 stops16h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

19:25-17:05

2 stops15h 40m

£474

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/9

11:30-13:55

Nonstop8h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

06:00-07:55

2 stops19h 55m

£485

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

09:00-16:12

1 stop13h 12m

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/5

17:59-16:15

2 stops16h 16m

£505

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

09:39-06:45

2 stops15h 06m

£505

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/4

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

13:50-06:45

1 stop10h 55m

£506

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

06:00-16:08

2 stops16h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

07:00-06:45

1 stop17h 45m

£508

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

09:00-20:11

2 stops17h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

10:40-07:20

2 stops14h 40m

£530

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

11:30-21:54

1 stop16h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

16:03-09:15

1 stop11h 12m

£545

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/9

09:00-17:58

1 stop14h 58m

Chicago Midway

Sun 14/9

13:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£551

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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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France 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
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
642 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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?

    £485 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 £489 and £573, 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 £783, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £480. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £447.

  • 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 15 April 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£400Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£448Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£468Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£489Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£510Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£525Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest£534Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£548Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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