Which airlines fly to Illinois?

British Airways, Lufthansa and Icelandair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Illinois?

WestJet is the most popular carrier operating from Scotland to Illinois

How long is the flight from Scotland to Illinois?

The average flight duration from Scotland to Illinois depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 8h 35m on average, while flying from Glasgow to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 9h 55m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Illinois.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Illinois?

The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to Illinois is 8 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Illinois?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Illinois.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:35 - 17:20GLA-ORD

10h 45m1 stop

18:30 - 09:55ORD-GLA

9h 25m1 stop

£374Icelandair

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mer, 14 gen - ven, 30 gen

12:35 - 17:20GLA-ORD

10h 45m1 stop

18:30 - 09:55ORD-GLA

9h 25m1 stop

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gio, 26 feb - lun, 2 mar

08:20 - 17:55GLA-ORD

15h 35m1 stop

15:50 - 08:50ORD-GLA

11h 00m1 stop

£528Aer Lingus

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mer, 3 dic - dom, 7 dic

08:20 - 14:00EDI-ORD

11h 40m1 stop

21:00 - 19:50ORD-EDI

16h 50m1 stop

£530Aer Lingus

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mar, 9 dic - dom, 11 gen

06:25 - 13:50EDI-ORD

13h 25m1 stop

22:45 - 15:15ORD-EDI

11h 30m1 stop

£571British Airways

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mer, 25 feb - mar, 10 mar

09:30 - 17:00EDI-ORD

13h 30m1 stop

22:45 - 16:50ORD-EDI

13h 05m1 stop

£572British Airways

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mer, 25 feb - mar, 10 mar

09:25 - 21:36EDI-MLI

18h 11m2 stops

17:29 - 07:55MLI-EDI

32h 26m2 stops

£847United Airlines

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mer, 14 gen - dom, 18 gen

09:25 - 21:36EDI-MLI

18h 11m2 stops

17:29 - 07:55MLI-EDI

32h 26m2 stops

£848United Airlines

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mer, 14 gen - dom, 18 gen

06:05 - 17:19GLA-MDW

17h 14m2 stops

13:28 - 09:55MDW-GLA

14h 27m2 stops

£896KLM

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13:25 - 23:47GLA-MDW

16h 22m2 stops

11:48 - 08:30MDW-GLA

14h 42m2 stops

£927KLM

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Icelandair flights from Scotland to Illinois

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Icelandair

14 Jan

GLA12:35Glasgow Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30 Jan

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 25m

1 stop

GLA09:55Glasgow Intl

£374

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Icelandair

26 Feb

GLA12:35Glasgow Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Mar

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 25m

1 stop

GLA09:55Glasgow Intl

£400

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Icelandair

9 Dec

GLA12:35Glasgow Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

13 Jan

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 25m

1 stop

GLA09:55Glasgow Intl

£507

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Aer Lingus

3 Dec

GLA08:20Glasgow Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

ORD17:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

7 Dec

ORD15:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

GLA08:50Glasgow Intl

£528

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Aer Lingus

9 Dec

EDI08:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40m

1 stop

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 Jan

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI19:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£530

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Aer Lingus

9 Dec

EDI08:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40m

1 stop

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

15 Jan

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 50m

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EDI19:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

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mer 14/1

12:35-17:20

1 stop10h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 30/1

18:30-09:55

1 stop9h 25m

£374

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

gio 26/2

12:35-17:20

1 stop10h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun 2/3

18:30-09:55

1 stop9h 25m

£400

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

mer 3/12

08:20-17:55

1 stop15h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 7/12

15:50-08:50

1 stop11h 00m

£528

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar 9/12

08:20-14:00

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 11/1

21:00-19:50

1 stop16h 50m

£530

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 25/2

06:25-13:50

1 stop13h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 10/3

22:45-15:15

1 stop11h 30m

£571

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 25/2

09:30-17:00

1 stop13h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 10/3

22:45-16:50

1 stop13h 05m

£572

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EDI - MLI

EDIMLI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 14/1

09:25-21:36

2 stops18h 11m

Moline Quad-City

dom 18/1

17:29-07:55

2 stops32h 26m

£847

EdinburghMoline

EDI - MLI

EDIMLI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 14/1

09:25-21:36

2 stops18h 11m

Moline Quad-City

dom 18/1

17:29-07:55

2 stops32h 26m

£848

GlasgowChicago

GLA - MDW

GLAMDW

Glasgow Intl

mer 31/12

06:05-17:19

2 stops17h 14m

Chicago Midway

mer 7/1

13:28-09:55

2 stops14h 27m

£896

GlasgowChicago

GLA - MDW

GLAMDW

Glasgow Intl

gio 18/12

13:25-23:47

2 stops16h 22m

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11:48-08:30

2 stops14h 42m

£927

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Scotland, with most prices found around £528. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of January, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £534.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £708. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Scotland to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around £900. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Scotland to Illinois flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Illinois in the evening for as low as £564. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Illinois, so prices are often more expensive at around £769 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Scotland to Illinois flight route?

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around £637 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 Scotland for as low as £508 on momondo.

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

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

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Best price found	£662
Fastest flight time	8h 35m
Direct flights	Wed
Airports in Illinois	1 airport

The best flight deal from Scotland to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £662

The fastest flight from Scotland to Illinois takes 8h 35m

Direct flights go from Scotland to Illinois on Wednesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to Illinois is 8 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Illinois?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Scotland to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Scotland to Illinois is Boeing 757-200 (78.95% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (4.21%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (3.68%), and Airbus A350-1000 (3.68%).

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Illinois

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom £363	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,532 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £369	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 673 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Icelandair	PriceFrom £400	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 580 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
KLM	PriceFrom £468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,412 reviews	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,376 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £524	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,576 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,020 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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