What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois?

Icelandair and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Aer Lingus, Icelandair and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Edinburgh according to our data. Aer Lingus is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?

As of October 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

£282 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Illinois in 2026/27

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07:30 - 17:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 50m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 15:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 30m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

£475Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

19:10 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:10 - 18:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£532Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 22 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb

11:20 - 17:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 10:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£612Icelandair

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

11:20 - 17:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 10:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£617Icelandair

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:20 - 19:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 55m1 stop Dublin

21:00 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 10m1 stop Dublin

£628Aer Lingus

Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

12:20 - 18:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m1 stop Dublin

15:55 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 15m1 stop Dublin

£642Aer Lingus

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar

09:25 - 18:38EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 13m1 stop Newark

05:30 - 07:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

£757United Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

09:25 - 18:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 15m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:40 - 07:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 15m1 stop Newark

£757United Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

17:05 - 12:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

18:30 - 08:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 55mdirect

£768Lufthansa

Mon, 12 Apr - Mon, 13 Sep

14:50 - 14:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

18:10 - 23:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£3,456Lufthansa

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

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07:30 - 17:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 50m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 17:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 40m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

£479Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

17:30 - 15:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m2 stops Malaga Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20:05 - 21:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 30m1 stop Dublin

£575Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

07:30 - 18:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 50m1 stop Dublin

20:05 - 17:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 05m1 stop Dublin

£578Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

11:20 - 17:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 10:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£657Icelandair

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:20 - 17:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 10:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£658Icelandair

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

17:20 - 14:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m1 stop Dublin

15:55 - 08:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 00m1 stop Dublin

£885Aer Lingus

Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

16:15 - 18:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 30m2 stops Dublin London Heathrow

17:40 - 16:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas Dublin

£1,012Aer Lingus

Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

06:10 - 18:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 15m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Krakow J. Paul II Balice Munich Franz Josef Strauss

21:50 - 23:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 30m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Krakow J. Paul II Balice Frankfurt am Main

£1,099Lufthansa

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:40 - 13:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

16:20 - 11:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£13,860Lufthansa

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

06:00 - 16:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 55m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

14:31 - 10:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 39m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

£14,058British Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Edinburgh to Illinois flight tickets

Scandinavian Airlines

22 Feb

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 35m

1 stop

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26 Feb

ORD19:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£532

Scandinavian Airlines

12 Apr

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

13 Sept

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

EDI08:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£540

Scandinavian Airlines

5 Feb

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 35m

1 stop

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

1 Mar

ORD19:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£546

Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Edinburgh to Illinois flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

1 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 40m

1 stop

ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

16 Nov

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£722

Turkish Airlines

5 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

9 Nov

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£760

Turkish Airlines

5 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

9 Nov

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£763

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

07:30-17:20

2 stops15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

18:30-15:00

2 stops14h 30m

£475

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/2

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop17h 15m

£532

Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

11:20-17:20

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

18:30-10:20

1 stop9h 50m

£612

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

11:20-17:20

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

18:30-10:20

1 stop9h 50m

£617

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/2

12:20-19:15

1 stop12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/2

21:00-20:10

1 stop17h 10m

£628

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/3

12:20-18:20

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

15:55-20:10

1 stop22h 15m

£642

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/1

09:25-18:38

1 stop15h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/1

05:30-07:55

2 stops20h 25m

£757

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/1

09:25-18:40

2 stops15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

12:40-07:55

1 stop13h 15m

£757

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/4

17:05-12:35

1 stop25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/9

18:30-08:25

Nonstop7h 55m

£768

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

14:50-14:10

1 stop29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/12

18:10-23:20

1 stop23h 10m

£3,456

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Edinburgh, with most prices found around £537. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £579.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £754. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Edinburgh to Illinois on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around £896. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Edinburgh Turnhouse - Illinois flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around £721 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Edinburgh for as low as £619 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Edinburgh to Illinois flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Edinburgh to Illinois.

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Best price found	£282
Fastest flight time	12h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £282. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £475.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois takes 12h 00m

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Illinois. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?
As of October 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Edinburgh to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Edinburgh to Illinois is Boeing 757-200 (42.25% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-1000 (35.21%), Airbus A350-800 (6.10%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (4.69%).

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Icelandair	PriceFrom £204	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 764 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £495	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,277 reviews	Search British Airways flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom £512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,074 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,869 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £613	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,461 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £639	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,301 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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