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$881+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Bujumbura (BJM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BJM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,017
(oojo)

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June

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May

Average price

$1,073
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:55 pmORD - BJM
1 stop18h 00mBrussels Airlines
Sun 11/239:00 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/29$881
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:55 pmORD - BJM
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/239:00 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$925
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:15 amORD - BJM
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/239:00 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$928
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/174:05 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/28$1,017
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:20 pmORD - BJM
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/179:00 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,231
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/54:05 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,379
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/49:40 amBJM - ORD
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,586
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/26:50 pmORD - BJM
2 stops36h 45mRwandAir
Wed 11/510:25 amBJM - ORD
2 stops36h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 10/28$1,592
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/44:05 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,640

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Bujumbura 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
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ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

4:20 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Bujumbura

Wed 12/17

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops27h 20m

$1,231

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

6:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Bujumbura

Mon 1/12

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$2,159

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

6:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Bujumbura

Mon 1/12

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$2,159

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

1:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Bujumbura

Sun 1/11

9:00 pm-6:13 pm

3 stops29h 13m

$2,214

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

6:50 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Bujumbura

Wed 1/7

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$2,223

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

6:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Bujumbura

Wed 1/7

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$2,226

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

6:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Bujumbura

Wed 1/7

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$2,226

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

6:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Bujumbura

Sat 1/10

4:05 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops54h 25m

$2,307

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

6:50 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Bujumbura

Sun 1/11

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops54h 45m

$2,356

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

6:50 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Bujumbura

Tue 1/13

4:05 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops54h 25m

$2,356

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to BJM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Bujumbura. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Bujumbura in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Bujumbura. 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 into for flights to Bujumbura from Illinois?

    Bujumbura (BJM), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Bujumbura.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Bujumbura?

    RwandAir and United Airlines can get you from Illinois to Bujumbura in just under 22h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7749 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Bujumbura that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Bujumbura flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Bujumbura?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Bujumbura.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Bujumbura by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Illinois to Bujumbura

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Bujumbura. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,006Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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