Bulgaria

$272+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Bulgaria

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SOF
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Bulgaria

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Bulgaria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Bulgaria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 3/1811:28 am
STL
-
SOF
2 stops17h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/176:20 am
SOF
-
STL
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$517
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2511:50 am
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/189:40 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4$546
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:10 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/133:50 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/6$548
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:20 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop34h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/274:00 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4$549
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 4/68:10 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/229:05 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5$552
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/188:20 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/59:35 am
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop32h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$553
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:20 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/159:05 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5$559
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Tue 3/1712:50 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/163:50 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/6$561
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1812:50 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/159:35 am
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/6$562
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/108:16 pm
ORD
-
SOF
3 stops34h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/242:00 pm
SOF
-
ORD
2 stops17h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$569
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/111:50 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop24h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/53:50 pm
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop14h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$570
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1911:50 pm
ORD
-
SOF
1 stop24h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/3010:05 am
SOF
-
ORD
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4$571

Find flight deals from Illinois to Bulgaria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Bulgaria flight deals. Data was last updated February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$517
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$574
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Sofia flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Sofia flights.
From Illinois to Bulgaria
One-way flight from Illinois to Bulgaria
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Bulgaria 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 February 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Bulgaria that are best for you.

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St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/18

11:28 am-11:50 am

2 stops17h 22m

Sofia

Fri 4/17

6:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$517

St. LouisSofia

STL - SOF

STLSOF

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/18

4:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Sofia

Fri 4/17

6:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$642

ChicagoVarna

ORD - VAR

ORDVAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

8:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

Varna

Sat 2/21

9:25 pm-10:05 am

1 stop20h 40m

$648

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

11:20 pm-3:00 am

1 stop19h 40m

Sofia

Sun 8/30

4:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$667

ChicagoVarna

ORD - VAR

ORDVAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:20 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Varna

Sun 3/8

10:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$687

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

4:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Sofia

Sun 9/6

4:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$691

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

4:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Sofia

Mon 8/31

5:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$693

ChicagoSofia

MDW - SOF

MDWSOF

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/6

1:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Sofia

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$699

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

9:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sofia

Fri 8/28

6:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$703

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

9:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Sofia

Sat 5/23

1:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$703

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Bulgaria

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Bulgaria?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bulgaria (average of $473). Flying from Illinois to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $826). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Bulgaria. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Bulgaria?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Bulgaria in 18h 10m. Fly via Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, or Air Serbia to get the fastest option. Illinois and Bulgaria are separated by a distance of 5444 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Bulgaria one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $295 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $305 and Austrian Airlines from $330 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Bulgaria 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 Illinois to Bulgaria?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Bulgaria (average of $473). Flying from Illinois to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $826). 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Bulgaria

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Bulgaria. 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$469Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$520Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$533Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$566Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$569Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$585Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$586Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$590Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$606Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
British AirwaysCheapest$611Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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