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$302+ Cheap flights from Europe to Illinois

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Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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Cheap flight deals from Europe to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Europe to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$492
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$302
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$720

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$450 or less
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Cheapest flights from Europe to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/61:35 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:05 pmORD - MAD
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$494
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/141:00 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/227:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$497
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/107:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops33h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$498
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/28:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/57:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$500
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/77:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$505
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/297:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$506
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:00 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop30h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/47:20 pmORD - MAD
1 stop13h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$507
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:45 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops54h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/308:25 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/3$507
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/47:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$513
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/2510:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/17:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$516
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2210:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/287:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$517
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:51 amORD - ZRH
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$518

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Europe to Illinois 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Europe to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Europe

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridChicago

MAD - ORD

MADORD

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/6

1:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

1:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 00m

$494

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 4/18

10:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$496

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sun 2/1

1:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

7:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

$500

MadridChicago

MAD - ORD

MADORD

Madrid Barajas

Sat 12/13

6:35 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$507

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 11/22

10:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

7:20 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$517

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 4/3

2:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

7:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 25m

$520

MadridChicago

MAD - ORD

MADORD

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

7:15 am-8:00 am

1 stop17h 45m

$538

MadridChicago

MAD - ORD

MADORD

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:01 pm-8:00 am

2 stops27h 59m

$538

MadridChicago

MAD - ORD

MADORD

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops22h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

12:50 pm-8:00 am

1 stop12h 10m

$544

WarsawChicago

WAW - ORD

WAWORD

Warsaw Frederic Chopin

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

6:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$546

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to Illinois

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Illinois (average of $302). Flying from Europe to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 EU to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Europe to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Europe to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Europe to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Europe to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Europe to Illinois flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Europe to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Enver,Sep 2025

TGD - WAW

We ware in the plane for two hours before takeoff waiting and one hour after takeoff we landed
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Enver,Sep 2025

TGD - WAW

We ware in the plane for two hours before takeoff waiting and one hour after takeoff we landed
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Enver,Sep 2025

TGD - WAW

We ware in the plane for two hours before takeoff waiting and one hour after takeoff we landed
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,040 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Enver,Sep 2025

TGD - WAW

We ware in the plane for two hours before takeoff waiting and one hour after takeoff we landed
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,545 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Enver,Sep 2025

TGD - WAW

We ware in the plane for two hours before takeoff waiting and one hour after takeoff we landed
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Enver,Sep 2025

TGD - WAW

We ware in the plane for two hours before takeoff waiting and one hour after takeoff we landed

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Europe to Illinois. 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 Europe to Illinois?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL fly from Europe to Illinois in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 40m. There are 4428 mi between Europe and Illinois. 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 Europe to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Europe to Illinois are Finnair ($335), Iberia ($339), and British Airways ($347).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Illinois (average of $302). Flying from Europe to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 Europe to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Europe to Illinois. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$364Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$381Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$437Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$445Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$446Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$460Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$462Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$466Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$477Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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