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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Illinois from £257

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ORD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£456

One-way from

£257

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£633

Good round-trip deal

£634 or less

Good one-way deal

£611 or less
29/4-7/5
  • 29/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 13m total
  • Edinburgh to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 29/421:25EDI - ORD
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/519:25ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£456
Thu 17/407:00EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 28/422:20ORD - EDI
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/2£470
Sun 2/305:45EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 26mDelta
Mon 17/314:55MDW - EDI
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Deal found 20/2£501
Sun 2/318:20EDI - ORD
1 stop26h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 17/313:26ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£501
Wed 12/309:15EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 29mDelta
Wed 19/310:35ORD - EDI
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Deal found 19/2£506
Tue 29/409:00EDI - ORD
1 stop29h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/516:25ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£517
Mon 28/407:00EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/522:25ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£517
Thu 8/506:00EDI - MDW
2 stops18h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/513:05MDW - EDI
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£551
Tue 29/412:45EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Wed 7/518:35ORD - EDI
Nonstop7h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£585
Tue 28/1017:10EDI - ORD
1 stop27h 20mKLM
Wed 5/1116:25ORD - EDI
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 20/2£585
Tue 30/916:50EDI - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/1011:25ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£594
Mon 8/909:00EDI - MDW
1 stop15h 03mKLM
Mon 15/918:50MDW - EDI
1 stop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 20/2£607

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 21 February 2025.

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Depart

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Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

21:25-21:15

2 stops29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

19:25-17:25

2 stops16h 00m

£456

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/4

07:00-13:55

1 stop12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/4

22:20-19:40

1 stop15h 20m

£470

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

05:45-15:30

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

10:35-08:45

1 stop17h 10m

£501

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

05:45-20:44

2 stops19h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/3

16:20-12:35

1 stop14h 15m

£505

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

09:00-14:05

1 stop11h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

10:00-10:35

1 stop18h 35m

£517

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

07:00-17:00

1 stop16h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

22:25-16:25

1 stop12h 00m

£517

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

06:00-18:30

2 stops18h 30m

Chicago Midway

Thu 22/5

13:05-08:00

1 stop12h 55m

£551

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/4

06:00-18:20

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 28/4

17:59-16:35

2 stops16h 36m

£570

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

12:45-19:55

1 stop13h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

18:35-08:25

Nonstop7h 50m

£585

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/3

11:15-18:35

1 stop37h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

12:55-10:15

1 stop16h 20m

£612

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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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic 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
8,213 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
8,213 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
1,331 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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?

    £495 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aer Lingus. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and British Airways, with prices starting from £517 and £610, 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 £691, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £545. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £411.

  • 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 21 February 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest£442Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£487Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£488Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£506Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£551Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest£557Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£571Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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