Bulgaria

$328+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SOF
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Bulgaria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Bulgaria flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$503
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$328
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$595
From Illinois to Bulgaria
One-way flight from Illinois to Bulgaria
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($270 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find 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 September 16, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/2011:45 pmORD - VAR
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/410:25 amVAR - ORD
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$503
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:05 pmORD - SOF
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amSOF - ORD
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/29:50 pmORD - SOF
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/196:10 amSOF - ORD
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/44:00 pmORD - SOF
2 stops18h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/212:35 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$555
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/1311:45 pmORD - VAR
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/2810:25 amVAR - ORD
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$556
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:55 pmORD - SOF
1 stop31h 55mLOT
Sat 11/222:35 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop13h 25mLOT
Deal found 9/14$557
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1612:50 pmORD - SOF
2 stops16h 20mAir Canada
Fri 3/66:10 amSOF - ORD
2 stops21h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$558
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 12/2810:35 pmORD - SOF
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/23:00 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/292:22 pmORD - SOF
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/72:35 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/59:40 pmORD - SOF
1 stop12h 15mLOT
Mon 11/36:35 pmSOF - ORD
1 stop33h 25mLOT
Deal found 9/14$561
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/158:15 pmORD - SOF
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:00 amSOF - ORD
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$562
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/206:30 amORD - SOF
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amSOF - ORD
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$563

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Bulgaria that are best for you.

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ChicagoVarna

ORD - VAR

ORDVAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

11:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop25h 00m

Varna

Tue 11/4

10:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop31h 40m

$503

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

6:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Sofia

Wed 11/19

6:10 am-2:55 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$551

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$551

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

3:35 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Sofia

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$551

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

9:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sofia

Fri 11/21

2:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$551

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Sofia

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$551

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

9:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Sofia

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$551

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sofia

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$552

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Sofia

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-6:51 pm

2 stops20h 51m

$552

ChicagoSofia

ORD - SOF

ORDSOF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

4:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Sofia

Wed 11/19

6:10 am-8:00 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$555

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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 $632). Flying from Illinois to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 IL to BG?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Bulgaria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Bulgaria as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Bulgaria?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Bulgaria in 11h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Illinois and Bulgaria are separated by a distance of 5194 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $632). Flying from Illinois to Bulgaria in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$497Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$498Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$533Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$569Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$589Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$596Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$601Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$613Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$613Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air SerbiaCheapest$652Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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