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$184+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Europe

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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPH
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$365
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$184
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$951

Good round-trip deal

$442 or less

Good one-way deal

$256 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:45 pmORD - MAD
Nonstop8h 10mIberia
Wed 12/1011:35 amMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 55mIberia
Deal found 9/14$365
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/127:10 pmORD - MAD
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/209:10 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop25h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/13$375
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:10 pmORD - MAD
1 stop21h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/217:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/14$376
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:25 pmORD - MAD
1 stop20h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/116:00 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop28h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/14$380
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 11/148:15 pmORD - MAD
1 stop10h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 11/229:10 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop24h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/13$381
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:10 pmORD - MAD
1 stop18h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/127:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/14$382
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:10 pmORD - MAD
1 stop18h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/197:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/15$387
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:30 pmORD - CDG
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Sun 12/141:00 pmCDG - ORD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/14$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/168:25 pmORD - ORY
1 stop13h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/268:00 amORY - ORD
1 stop14h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/13$456
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:30 pmORD - CDG
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Thu 11/201:00 pmCDG - ORD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/13$458
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:30 pmORD - CDG
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Sat 12/131:00 pmCDG - ORD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/13$459
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Tue 12/27:10 amORD - CDG
2 stops20h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/1111:05 amCDG - ORD
1 stop12h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$460

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Europe 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Europe that are best for you.

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ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

6:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$376

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

5:55 pm-9:05 am

1 stop32h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/7

1:35 pm-11:18 am

1 stop28h 43m

$416

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

2:50 pm-8:55 am

1 stop11h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/11

11:35 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop9h 55m

$428

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

7:15 am-8:00 am

1 stop17h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

11:15 am-7:24 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$438

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/9

8:15 pm-8:00 am

2 stops52h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/24

7:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$444

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

10:35 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/26

1:35 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$456

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

10:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/20

10:00 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$457

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

10:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/21

10:00 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$457

ChicagoParis

ORD - CDG

ORDCDG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

6:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 1/20

1:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$458

ChicagoParis

ORD - CDG

ORDCDG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

6:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 1/15

1:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$458

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Illinois to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Europe?

    Airlines like TAP AIR PORTUGAL, United Airlines, and Icelandair fly from Illinois to Europe in about 10h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 30m. The distance from Illinois to Europe is about 4138 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $211. Users have also found prices from $226 and $292 on WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Illinois to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Europe. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$51Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$257Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$333Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$366Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FinnairCheapest$373Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$430Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$474Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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